The orographic rainfall on experienced on the western side of the Cascades is caused by ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
air rising and cooling as it passes over mountains
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is a good example of a public health hazard related to culture?
A) During an earthquake in Japan, people are killed by falling pieces of a building. B) Air pollution near an oil refinery releases known carcinogens into the air. C) People living in southern Africa face the highest risks of developing tuberculosis. D) Eating a high-fat diet and engaging in little exercise, a man becomes obese.
In Sub-Saharan Africa, the adoption of agriculture led to an increase in mosquitos, which in turn lead to a spread of the human gene for Sickle-Cell trait, because the heterozygous genotype produces a heightened resistance to malaria. This is an example of:
a. anthropological racism. b. biocultural evolution. c. eugenics. d. biological determinism.
The 20th Century rise of tourism in the Hawaii 'an Islands by Americans from the mainland can be attributed most directly to which of the following?
A) The rapid rise of Hollywood and the movie industry, and the development of "talkies" or movies with sound that were more often filmed in exotic locales. B) The increased use of steamships on the Pacific making many commercial products from the mainland available in Hawaii, allowing mainlanders a respite from rustic Hawaii. C) The development of commercial aviation allowing mainland Americans to take a tropical vacation without leaving the safety and familiarity of the Unites States. D) The embargo of Cuba, which was once a major tourist destination providing gambling, and entertainment for mainland Americans.
Which of the following is not one of the world's top five most populous nations?
a. Vietnam b. India c. United States d. Brazil e. Indonesia