Multiple choice

Which one of the following regions receives the rainfall throughout the year due to western winds?

  1. South-West Australia

  2. Iran and Iraq

  3. South Africa

  4. South Chile

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D Correct answer
Explanation

South Chile is located in the middle to high latitudes of the Southern Hemisphere, where the prevailing westerlies blow consistently from the ocean. This results in significant rainfall throughout the year compared to the other regions listed.