Which of the following is a characteristic of deserts located near cold ocean currents?
A)They are often cool and shrouded in fog.
B)They often have unstable atmospheric conditions.
C)They tend to be warmer than inland deserts.
D)They receive more rain than other deserts.

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Deserts located near cold ocean currents tend to have cool temperatures and are often covered in fog due to the moist ocean air cooling as it flows over the cold water. This results in less evaporation from the ocean, leading to drier conditions on land. These factors make them different from inland deserts which tend to have warm temperatures during the day and cool temperatures at night. Choice B, C and D are incorrect as they are not characteristic of deserts located near cold ocean currents.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Deserts Located