Why is the Atacama so dry?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Cold ocean waters and the Andes block moisture from reaching the coast
- Step 1: The Humboldt Current cools the air and the Andes block moist air. Step 2. This creates a rain shadow desert. Answer: Cold ocean waters and the Andes block moisture from reaching the coast. Why not the others: The others are not causes.
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