Though 14% of global evapotranspiration occurs over the land, 22% of global precipitation occurs over land, indicating a contribution from evaporation from the world's oceans
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
TRUE
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A. condensation B. precipitation C. infiltration D. evaporation
What economic changes could occur if Israel and the Palestinians were to reach a lasting peace? What kinds of general connections might be found between political conflict and economic conditions throughout the region?
What will be an ideal response?
Why don't hurricanes develop on or near the Equator?
A) The ITCZ inhibits the growth of the hurricane's thunderstorms. B) The water is too warm to allow for the storm's development. C) The Coriolis effect is too weak to create rotation. D) The question is false; hurricanes develop on the Equator all the time!
Which of the following group of regions receive the most frequent thunderstorms?
A. Great Lakes, north Africa, Japan B. Gulf of Mexico, central Africa, Southeast Asia C. west Coast of U.S., northern Canada, Antarctica D. west coast of South America, west coast of south Africa, southern Australia