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Q · North AmericaMedium · 45s
Which factor primarily explains the desert conditions of the Great Basin region?
TopicNorth America
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Great Basin is arid mainly due to the rain shadow effect of the Sierra Nevada.
Final Answer: Option A — Rain shadow effect