In tropical regions, the trade winds converge along the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), producing sinking air masses

a. True
b. False


ANSWER: False

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A prairie differs from a steppe in that the grasses are

A) intolerant to freezes in a prairie. B) only in riparian zones in a prairie. C) taller in a prairie. D) in drier areas in a prairie.

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Building a dam on a stream raises its ________, causing it to cease erosion and begin to deposit sediment

A) angle of repose B) aquitard C) base level D) headwaters

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The physical geographer would be most interested in studying which of the following types of vegetation?

a. grasses and shrubs domesticated by humans b. grains and fruits grown for human consumption c. flowers, shrubs, and grasses growing in the natural environment d. grains and grasses grown for livestock

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