Question

questions 14 through 16 refer to the following. the atacama desert lies to the west of the andes mountains in northern chile. it is the oldest, most consistently and place in the world. 14 mark for review based on the map above, which of the following best explains why the atacama desert has a consistently arid climate? a it is on the windward side of the andes mountains. b it is in the rain shadow of the andes mountains. c the cold peru current brings dry air to the west coast. d compared to the east coast, it has less water available.

Explanation:

The Atacama Desert is on the western side of the Andes Mountains. Moist - laden winds coming from the east are blocked by the Andes. As a result, the area on the western side (where the desert is) is in the rain - shadow of the Andes, receiving very little precipitation.

Answer:

B. It is in the rain shadow of the Andes Mountains.