The 'Drought Quadrilateral' of Brazil is a rain-shadow area because the Great Escarpment blocks the
A. Westerlies
B. South-East Trade winds
C. South-West Monsoon winds
D. North-East Trade winds
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Answer: B. South-East Trade winds
Answer: (B) South-East Trade winds The escarpment is a barrier to the South-East Trade winds, creating a rain-shadow area in the north-east of the highlands.
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· 24 Oct 2026
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