Why are the Patagonian lands east of the Andes dry?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Andes block the moist Pacific winds
- Step 1: Moist winds from the Pacific drop rain on the Chilean side. Step 2. Air that crosses the Andes is dry, so the steppe forms. Answer: The Andes block the moist Pacific winds. Why not the others: The Atlantic current is cold, and Patagonia is not in the tropics.
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