In general, subsidence is greatest over the ____ side of a subtropical high

a. northern
b. southern
c. eastern
d. western


c

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In general, the healthiest soil texture for plants is one in which

A. clay dominates, sands are next highest in concentration, and silt has the smallest concentration. B. there is a relatively even percentage of sand, silt, and clay. C. sand dominates, silts are next highest in concentration, and clay has the smallest concentration. D. sand dominates, clays are next highest in concentration, and silt has the smallest concentration.

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