The phrase "rain shadow" is associated with which of the following types of precipitation?

a. convectional
b. orographic
c. cyclonic
d. frontal


b

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What will be an ideal response?

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Oscillations in the capitalist economy linked to major waves of technological change are known as the Kuznets Model

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The system of north-south great circles that intersect at the poles are called

a. small circles. b.parallels of latitude. c. isolines. d. meridians of longitude.

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The solar constant is

A. the same value for all planets, even Neptune. B. the same for a sphere or for a circle. C. only about a quarter of all energy emitted by the sun. D. consistent amount of energy received at the top of the atmosphere.

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