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Why does inland west receives little rainfall?

A. Rain comes down from the artic ocean
B. Hot dry air gets trapped between the Rocky Mountains limiting rainfall
C. Cool Moist Air is brought over from the Pacific Ocean
D. No Reason the world is a crazy place (not the answer)

(My teacher gave us these options)
Thanks :)

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Answer:

B because of the prevailing winds aka hot air

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