The rain shadow effect in southern South America creates the Atacama Desert and an arid Patagonia. In the following map of components that produce this rain shadow effect, which letters represent Prevailing Winds? Select all that apply. SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN www. SANTIN CHIL Andes Mountain Chain BOLIVIA PARAGUAY ARGENTINA Falkland Islands (UK) Cape Horn SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

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**The Rain Shadow Effect in Southern South America**

The rain shadow effect in southern South America creates the Atacama Desert and an arid Patagonia. The map below illustrates components that produce this rain shadow effect. 

**Map Description:**

- The map shows the western coast of South America, specifically highlighting Chile and Argentina.
- The Andes Mountain Chain is prominently displayed, running along the border between Chile and Argentina.
- Four directional arrows labeled A, B, C, and D indicate different wind paths.

**Key Features:**

- **Label A**: Points from the west towards the Andes, crossing the coastal region of Chile near the Atacama Desert.
- **Label B**: Stretches from Paraguay towards the Andes Mountains, indicating eastern winds.
- **Label C**: Shows a southwest direction, originating from the South Pacific Ocean, moving towards the Andes.
- **Label D**: Represents winds coming from the Southern Ocean moving northward along the eastern patagonia of Argentina.

**Task:**

In the context of this map, identify which letters (A, B, C, D) represent Prevailing Winds. Select all that apply.
Transcribed Image Text:**The Rain Shadow Effect in Southern South America** The rain shadow effect in southern South America creates the Atacama Desert and an arid Patagonia. The map below illustrates components that produce this rain shadow effect. **Map Description:** - The map shows the western coast of South America, specifically highlighting Chile and Argentina. - The Andes Mountain Chain is prominently displayed, running along the border between Chile and Argentina. - Four directional arrows labeled A, B, C, and D indicate different wind paths. **Key Features:** - **Label A**: Points from the west towards the Andes, crossing the coastal region of Chile near the Atacama Desert. - **Label B**: Stretches from Paraguay towards the Andes Mountains, indicating eastern winds. - **Label C**: Shows a southwest direction, originating from the South Pacific Ocean, moving towards the Andes. - **Label D**: Represents winds coming from the Southern Ocean moving northward along the eastern patagonia of Argentina. **Task:** In the context of this map, identify which letters (A, B, C, D) represent Prevailing Winds. Select all that apply.
The image is a map of the southern part of South America, highlighting Chile and Argentina. The map shows the Andes Mountain Chain running along the western side of the continent. It also labels the South Pacific Ocean to the west and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east. Two large arrows point from west to east, possibly indicating wind or current directions. 

Label "C" is situated in the South Pacific Ocean, while label "D" is near the southern tip of the continent, close to Cape Horn and the Falkland Islands (UK).

Below the map, there is a multiple-choice question with options labeled A, B, C, and D, but no specific question is shown.
Transcribed Image Text:The image is a map of the southern part of South America, highlighting Chile and Argentina. The map shows the Andes Mountain Chain running along the western side of the continent. It also labels the South Pacific Ocean to the west and the South Atlantic Ocean to the east. Two large arrows point from west to east, possibly indicating wind or current directions. Label "C" is situated in the South Pacific Ocean, while label "D" is near the southern tip of the continent, close to Cape Horn and the Falkland Islands (UK). Below the map, there is a multiple-choice question with options labeled A, B, C, and D, but no specific question is shown.
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