Question
W GEO A DT1: Climate Determinants
Investigate each statement and select the one that best describes why southwest South America has a dry climate.
Responses
Southwest South America is in the intertropical convergence zone.
Southwest South America is in the intertropical convergence zone. - no response given
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. - no response given
The Gulf Stream produces a dry climate in southwest South America.
The Gulf Stream produces a dry climate in southwest South America. - no response given
The northeast trade winds blow onto the west coast of South America.
Investigate each statement and select the one that best describes why southwest South America has a dry climate.
Responses
Southwest South America is in the intertropical convergence zone.
Southwest South America is in the intertropical convergence zone. - no response given
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. - no response given
The Gulf Stream produces a dry climate in southwest South America.
The Gulf Stream produces a dry climate in southwest South America. - no response given
The northeast trade winds blow onto the west coast of South America.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best statement that describes why southwest South America has a dry climate is:
**There is a cold ocean current on the west coast of South America.**
The cold Humboldt Current (or Peru Current) in the Pacific Ocean helps create a dry climate in the region by cooling the air above it, which reduces humidity and precipitation.
**There is a cold ocean current on the west coast of South America.**
The cold Humboldt Current (or Peru Current) in the Pacific Ocean helps create a dry climate in the region by cooling the air above it, which reduces humidity and precipitation.