The east coasts of mid-latitude continents are generally
A. generally wet because of the shift in the ITCZ produces unstable conditions.
B. moderately dry due to the sinking motion of stable subtropical high pressure cell.
C. moderately wet, as cold and warm air meet frequently, producing frontal precipitation.
D. dry because of the rain shadow effect on the lee of mountains plus cold, dense air, produces a sinking motion.
Answer: C
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