The east coasts of mid-latitude continents are generally
A)dry because of the rain shadow effect on the lee of mountains plus cold, dense air, produces a sinking motion.
B)moderately wet, as cold and warm air meet frequently, producing frontal precipitation.
C)moderately dry due to the sinking motion of stable subtropical high pressure cell.
D)generally wet because of the shift in the ITCZ produces unstable conditions.

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The east coasts of mid-latitude continents are moderately wet because they often experience frontal precipitation where cold and warm air masses meet, leading to frequent rainfall.

The East Coasts of Mid-Latitude Continents Are Generally