What is the prevailing wind direction in this area?
The question is based on the “Glamis SE, California” quadrangle shown below (Figure 46-7); a stereogram of the same area is shown in Figure 46-3. The map shows a region of mostly transverse sand dunes in southeastern California (32°50'46"N, 115°00'21"W). Note that many depression contours are used on this map, but they are difficult to read because of the sand stippling. To view this map in color, go to the Lab Manual website or scan the QR code for this exercise.
What will be an ideal response?
From west-northwest to east-southeast
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