Question

Why does the American southwest have deserts even though the rest of the country has temperate climates?

A.
The southwest is rain shadowed by the mountains of California.

B.
Warm winds from the east heat up the area and remove any moisture.

C.
The southwest receives more solar energy than the rest of the country at its same latitude.

D.
Warm ocean currents bring hot weather to the area.

Answer 1

B or C either one of them

Answer 2

The southwest receives more solar energy than the rest of the country at its same latitude
so C is your answer

Answer 3

I think A