The east Australian current is shown by the sweeping arrow flowing south along the continents eastern shoreline.Winds blowing across this current onto land are shown as a series of westward arrows.These winds:

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Winds blowing across the east Australian current onto the land are likely to pick up moisture from the warm ocean water, which then cause precipitation and allow rain forests to grow along the coast. Thus, choice C is the most appropriate option. Option A is incorrect because the winds blowing over the current cannot make the eastern side of Australia arid since they pick up moisture from the ocean water. Option B is also incorrect because the winds are affected as they pick up moisture from the ocean water. Option D is incorrect because the winds blowing over the current do not release moisture and cool the current.

The East Australian Current Is Shown by the Sweeping Arrow