"Air masses that move over deserts are dry." Evaluate this statement.
A) This statement is true.
B) This statement is partially true; however, rain-shadow deserts carry moist coastal air across the desert without dropping the moisture from the air mass.
C) This statement is partially true; coastal deserts often have large wet-air masses move over them, but the air mass does not drop moisture.
D) This statement is false.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Air masses that move over deserts are indeed dry because the high temperatures and low humidity conditions typical of deserts lead to the evaporation of any moisture in the air mass.

"Air Masses That Move Over Deserts Are Dry