Geography
Why have deserts developed in the south-western part of North America? Name the important deserts of this region.
Answer
The existence of the Western Cordilleras created rain-shadow conditions that led to the formation of four important desert regions, all in the south-western part of the continent.
The important deserts of this region are:
- Great Basin Desert
- Mojave Desert
- Sonoran Desert
- Chihuahuan Desert
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