Question
Investigate each statement and select the one that best describes why southwest South America has a dry climate.(1 point)
Responses
The northeast trade winds blow onto the west coast of South America.
The northeast trade winds blow onto the west coast of South America.
The Gulf Stream produces a dry climate in southwest South America.
The Gulf Stream produces a dry climate in southwest South America.
There is a cold ocean current on the west coast of South America.
There is a cold ocean current on the west coast of South America.
Southwest South America is in the intertropical convergence zone.
is this right
Apologies for the confusion. The statement "The northeast trade winds blow onto the west coast of South America" is the same as statement 1, which we have already mentioned. In that case, the correct response is "There is a cold ocean current on the west coast of South America." This cold ocean current results in a dry climate in southwest South America.
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I apologize for the confusion. The correct statement is "There is a cold ocean current on the west coast of South America." This cold ocean current, known as the Humboldt Current, originates from the Antarctic region and flows along the west coast, resulting in a dry climate in southwest South America. The cold current reduces the amount of moisture in the air, leading to lower precipitation and a drier climate.
so thats the correct answer?
Yes, "There is a cold ocean current on the west coast of South America" is the correct answer. The presence of the cold ocean current, known as the Humboldt Current, contributes to the dry climate in southwest South America.
How does latitude help you investigate where the coldest climates on Earth might be during the Northern Hemisphere summer solstice?(1 point)
Responses
Latitudes closest to Greenwich, England, would experience less-intense solar radiation, or none at all, during the Northern Hemisphere summer solstice, likely leading to the coldest climates on Earth during that time.
Latitudes closest to Greenwich, England, would experience less-intense solar radiation, or none at all, during the Northern Hemisphere summer solstice, likely leading to the coldest climates on Earth during that time.
The tropical zone latitudes would have the coldest climates on Earth during the Northern Hemisphere summer solstice because the angle of incidence at the equator is no longer 90°.
The tropical zone latitudes would have the coldest climates on Earth during the Northern Hemisphere summer solstice because the angle of incidence at the equator is no longer 90°.
Latitudes farthest away from the equator in the Southern Hemisphere would experience less-intense solar radiation, or none at all, during the Northern Hemisphere summer solstice, likely leading to the coldest climates on Earth during that time.
Latitudes farthest away from the equator in the Southern Hemisphere would experience less-intense solar radiation, or none at all, during the Northern Hemisphere summer solstice, likely leading to the coldest climates on Earth during that time.
Latitudes 0°–20°S would not receive any energy from the sun during the Northern Hemisphere summer solstice, likely leading to the coldest climates on Earth during that time.
The correct answer is: "Latitudes farthest away from the equator in the Southern Hemisphere would experience less-intense solar radiation, or none at all, during the Northern Hemisphere summer solstice, likely leading to the coldest climates on Earth during that time."
During the Northern Hemisphere summer solstice, the tilt of the Earth's axis causes the Southern Hemisphere to be tilted away from the sun. This leads to less-intense solar radiation reaching latitudes farther away from the equator in the Southern Hemisphere, resulting in colder climates during that time.
Which location experiences 24 hours of darkness for many weeks during the Southern Hemisphere summer?(1 point)
Responses
the South Pole
the South Pole
the Tropic of Cancer
the Tropic of Cancer
the North Pole
the North Pole
Greenwich, England
How does a mountain range help you investigate why there’s a dry climate on the leeward side of it?(1 point)
Responses
Mountain ranges create windward deserts.
Mountain ranges create windward deserts.
Mountain ranges can create rainshadow deserts.
Mountain ranges can create rainshadow deserts.
A mountain range could host an alpine tundra ecosystem, creating a dry climate on the leeward side of the range.
A mountain range could host an alpine tundra ecosystem, creating a dry climate on the leeward side of the range.
Mountain ranges create plateaus.
The correct answer is: "Mountain ranges can create rainshadow deserts."
When moist air approaches a mountain range, the air is forced to rise over the mountains. As the air rises, it cools and condenses, leading to precipitation on the windward side of the mountain range. However, once the air descends on the leeward side, it has already lost much of its moisture content, resulting in a dry climate on the leeward side. This phenomenon is known as a rainshadow effect, and it can create desert-like conditions on the leeward side of a mountain range.
Which statement offers the best analysis of how climate impacts the distribution of the world’s tropical rain forests?(1 point)
Responses
Climates that have relatively warm temperatures year-round and high precipitation year-round are associated with the location of the world’s tropical rain forests.
Climates that have relatively warm temperatures year-round and high precipitation year-round are associated with the location of the world’s tropical rain forests.
Tropical rain forest distribution is most associated with regions where the average temperature of the coldest month is below 26.6°F.
Tropical rain forest distribution is most associated with regions where the average temperature of the coldest month is below 26.6°F.
Climates with mountainous regions where biome-related changes happen quickly as elevation increases are associated with tropical rain forests.
Climates with mountainous regions where biome-related changes happen quickly as elevation increases are associated with tropical rain forests.
Climates that have relatively low temperatures year-round and low precipitation year-round are associated with the location of the world’s tropical rain forests.
Climates that have relatively low temperatures year-round and low precipitation year-round are associated with the location of the world’s tropical rain forests.
The correct answer is: "Climates that have relatively warm temperatures year-round and high precipitation year-round are associated with the location of the world’s tropical rain forests."
Tropical rain forests thrive in climates characterized by consistently warm temperatures and high levels of precipitation throughout the year. These conditions provide the necessary warmth and moisture that support the growth and biodiversity of tropical rain forests.