Which type of desert involves an air mass moving inward from the ocean?

A) subtropical desert
B) rain-shadow desert
C) coastal desert
D) polar desert


Answer: B

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northwest to southwest. b. southwest to northeast. c. south to north. d. southeast to northwest

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A) cold conveyor belt. B) dry conveyor belt. C) warm conveyor belt. D) stratospheric conveyor belt. E) none of the above

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