W GEO A DT1: Climate Determinants

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W GEO A DT1: Climate Determinants

Investigate each statement and select the one that best describes why southwest South America has a dry climate.
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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.

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Answer 1

Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
1 month ago

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.