Question

Why is California warm and moderately humid but Nevada is hot and dry?

A.
The two states are at different latitudes.

B.
As air moves west over California's mountains, it gains moisture.

C.
The two states are at the same latitude.

D.
As air moves east over California's mountains, it loses its moisture.

Answer 1

California is warm and moderately humid but Nevada is hot because as air moves east over California's mountain, it loses its moisture.

Answer 2

"D. As air moves east over California's mountains, it loses its moisture" is the correct answer. California is right along the Pacific Ocean while Nevada is more inland.