Explain the effect of the Southern Alps on the climate east of the mountains.
(1 point)
Responses
Their snow and ice have a chilling effect, keeping the central and eastern areas cool and wet.
Their snow and ice have a chilling effect, keeping the central and eastern areas cool and wet.
They divert precipitation into the east area, creating monsoon conditions.
They divert precipitation into the east area, creating monsoon conditions.
They act as a barrier, protecting the area east from the prevailing west winds.
They act as a barrier, protecting the area east from the prevailing west winds.
Their presence intensifies the speed of the roaring forties.Which of the following animals would you have a better chance of observing at night?
The correct answer to the question is:
Their snow and ice have a chilling effect, keeping the central and eastern areas cool and wet.