Question

The following map shows the average monthly precipitation in the western United States. The areas in dark blue have very high amounts of precipitation, and the areas in orange have very low amounts of precipitation. Image courtesy of USGS Why is there so little precipitation just to the east of the northwest coast? A. The air over this area is dry because most of its moisture fell as precipitation near the coast. B. The water cannot travel long distances from the coast because it is heavier than air. C. The water near the northwest does not get heated up enough to create the water vapor needed to cause precipitation in the area beyond the northwest coast. D. The winds on the northwest coast are too weak to carry moisture beyond the northwest coast causing less precipitation in the rest of the area.

Answer 1

Answer:

The water near the north west does not produce enough moisture for winds to carry it to the rest of the area.

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