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Lesson 5.1 Factors That Affect Climate

Question 9 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S1-Nelson

Which describes a way that prevailing winds control precipitation totals in a region?

Answer
A
They cause oceanic winds to carry water vapor.
B
They force cool, moist air from oceans to rise as it moves toward land.
C
They increase the occurrence of droughts in the winter.
D
They reduce rainfall on the leeward side of a mountain.
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