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Which factor causes summer monsoon rains in the southwest United States?

A. Ocean currents intensify in shallower areas.

B. Sea temperatures create tropical depressions.

C. Moist air is pulled inland toward dessert areas

D. Air density increpas wind currents speed up.

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The answer to this question is D
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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

A monsoon is a change in seasonal winds. This occurs in the Southwest each summer when a thermal low develops due to intense heating of the land, but large bodies of water nearby do not warm as quickly. In addition, a ridge of high pressure builds over the Rockies or Plains.

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