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The centers of these continents have too few lakes and rivers for effective evaporation.
The centers of these continents have too few lakes and rivers for effective evaporation.
The centers of these continents receive little heat from sunlight over most of the year.
The centers of these continents receive little heat from sunlight over most of the year.
The rate of air mass movement over the centers of these continents is relatively low.
The rate of air mass movement over the centers of these continents is relatively low.
The distance from oceans prevents moist air from reaching the centers of these continents.
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The lack of rainfall in the centers of North America and Asia primarily results from the distance from oceans, which prevents moist air from reaching the centers of these continents. Therefore, the correct response is:
The distance from oceans prevents moist air from reaching the centers of these continents.
