Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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The Atacama Desert in Chile is one of the driest places on Earth. The Atacama Desert has an average precipitation of less than 0.1 millimeter (mm) per year. On the other side of the Andes Mountains, Salta, Argentina has an average precipitation of 700 mm per year. East West High Pressure Descending Air Chilled On-Shore Winds Andes Mountains Prevailing South East Trade Winds Atacama Desert Salta Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Cold Ocean Current A cross section through America not to scale
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Transcribed Image Text:The Atacama Desert in Chile is one of the driest places on Earth. The Atacama Desert has an average precipitation of less than 0.1 millimeter (mm) per year. On the other side of the Andes Mountains, Salta, Argentina has an average precipitation of 700 mm per year. East West High Pressure Descending Air Chilled On-Shore Winds Andes Mountains Prevailing South East Trade Winds Atacama Desert Salta Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Cold Ocean Current A cross section through America not to scale
5 Which most likely describes the climate on the Western side of the Andes mountains? A. Cool winters and warm summers ega on oe B. Warm winters and hot summers els ei nesew to inioa pnisiem uas how the oolar bear C. Warm winters and cool summers D. Cold winters and cold summers pniyiggs tgal
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Transcribed Image Text:5 Which most likely describes the climate on the Western side of the Andes mountains? A. Cool winters and warm summers ega on oe B. Warm winters and hot summers els ei nesew to inioa pnisiem uas how the oolar bear C. Warm winters and cool summers D. Cold winters and cold summers pniyiggs tgal
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