Why is the Atacama Desert of South America dry?
A) Warm marine air encounters cool land, which absorbs moisture from the ground, creating a coastal desert.
B) Cool marine air encounters warm land and heats up, and then absorbs moisture from the ground, creating a coastal desert.
C) It is a classic example of a rain-shadow desert.
D) It is located at approximately 30 south.
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