Question

Out of these two regions, which one is drier than the other?:
The Northwest
The west

Answer 1

The west

Step-by-step explanation:

To the west, there are really two things that prevent that moisture. Mexico leaves us landlocked from any moisture streaming up into the area from the south. Another thing we have to deal with is the Sierra Nevada mountains over California, Oregon, and Washington.

Answer 2

The west

Step-by-step explanation:

s warm air ascends over the mountain from the west, any remaining moisture from the Pacific Ocean is condensed out into clouds.