Question
16. Explain the effect of New Zealand's Southern Alps on the climate east of the mountains.(1 point)
Responses
They divert precipitation into the east area, creating monsoon conditions.
They divert precipitation into the east area, creating monsoon conditions.
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 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.
Responses
They divert precipitation into the east area, creating monsoon conditions.
They divert precipitation into the east area, creating monsoon conditions.
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 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.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**They act as a barrier, protecting the area east from the prevailing west winds.**
The Southern Alps create a rain shadow effect, where the western side receives significant precipitation, while the eastern side is much drier due to the mountains blocking the moist air from the prevailing westerly winds. This results in different climate conditions on either side of the range.
**They act as a barrier, protecting the area east from the prevailing west winds.**
The Southern Alps create a rain shadow effect, where the western side receives significant precipitation, while the eastern side is much drier due to the mountains blocking the moist air from the prevailing westerly winds. This results in different climate conditions on either side of the range.