Question

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an arid climate in the United States?

A.
The sun never drops below the horizon in the summer.
B.
It is located in the rain shadow of the Rocky Mountains.
C.
There are drastic temperature changes between day and night.
D.
It is a dry region with little precipitation.

Answer 1

a

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Answer 2

A. The sun never drops below the horizon in the summer.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the statement that does not describe a characteristic of an arid climate in the United States. The arid regions of the Southwestern United States owe their landscape to the Rocky Mountains, which acts as a natural barrier for clouds and moisture. In these regions, temperatures can change drastically from day to night, and the region in general often receives very little precipitation.