The climate on the leeward side of a mountain differs from that on the windward side mostly in a. the strength of the winds. b. the direction of the winds. c. the angle of sunlight. d. the amount of rainfall.

All of the following are reasons why deserts extremely susceptible to wind erosion except a. they lack major root systems b. they contain thin, dry soil c. they have very few plants and trees d. they are extremely hot and lack water