Drier climates tend to prevailA) on the windward side of mountains.B) in a rain shadow.C) close to the coast of the continent.D) in temperate regions.E) only in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Drier climates tend to prevailA)  on the windward side of mountains.B)  in a rain shadow.C)  close to the coast of the continent.D)  in temperate regions.E)  only in the Northern Hemisphere.

Tiffany Mason · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Drier climates are often found in a rain shadow, which is an area on the leeward side of a mountain range where less rain falls because the mountains block the passage of rain-producing weather systems.

Drier climates tend to prevail

A) on the windward side of mountains.
B) in a rain shadow.
C) close to the coast of the continent.
D) in temperate regions.
E) only in the Northern Hemisphere.

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