This globe, from the opening two-page spread of the Climate chapter, shows average annual precipitation (blue and green are highest; tan is lowest). What feature best corresponds to the highest amount of precipitation?





A) Trade winds

B) Westerlies

C) Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

D) High mountains


C) Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

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The composition of the ocean in terms of the ratio of individual mineral salts is remarkably homogenous

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The thickness of oceanic crust increases with age.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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When the Moon is in the first- or third-quarter position, a spring tide will occur.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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