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The coastal mountain ranges and Sierra Nevada act as barriers that keep Pacific moisture from moving inland, forming rain shadow deserts.

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Q: Why do deserts exist in the southwest US?
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Why do deserts in the southwest US still exist?

The deserts still exist because the geographic and climatological conditions that formed the deserts still exist.


Which part of the US has the most deserts-the Southeast the Southwest or the Northwest?

The southwest United States has the most deserts.


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Which region in the US is known for deserts and canyons?

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Is it hotter in the southwest US?

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What types of deserts are in Southwest Asia?

All the deserts in southwest Asia are hot subtropical deserts.


Does the southwest region have deserts?

Yes, the southwest United States has several deserts.


Where are there more desert in the US?

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Is there a desert in the southern US region?

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