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inysia [295]
3 years ago
5

Why are the climates of Central America's two coasts different?

Geography
2 answers:
Free_Kalibri [48]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

Because of the central mountains

Explanation:

The mountains act as a divider in the atmoshphere creating the different climates.

Sergeu [11.5K]3 years ago
3 0
The mountains as they affect the air flow and sunlight causing a vast difference in climate between the two coasts
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