Which of the following correctly identifies the relationship between high and low pressure cells and average annual precipitation?

What will be an ideal response?


The world's subtropical deserts, which receive under 10 inches of rainfall annually, are found under high pressure systems.

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A) an explosion in the asteroid belt that sends asteroids hurtling toward Earth B) a secondary explosion above an impact crater, occurring after impact C) a meteor bursting into many smaller pieces when bombarded with nuclear weapons D) an explosion of a meteor entering the Earth's atmosphere

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What was a feature of the area where capitalism was born?

A) It was made up of a variety of city-states. B) People there had no experience with money until 1800. C) The people were heavily taxed in order to build flood walls, which led to the creation of central banks. D) It was governed by an absolute dictator. E) It had religious diversity (Catholics, Hindus, Muslims, Protestants).

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When the entire length of a fault ruptures during a single seismic event, the slip will propagate at a speed of ________ kilometers per second

A) 10-12 B) 8-9 C) 5 D) 2-4

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Which of the following solar energy uses has been used by people for thousands of years?

A. Active solar heating system B. Passive heat absorption C. Parabolic solar collection D. Cogeneration E. All of these are correct.

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