What factors, in addition to the distribution of wind and pressure, influence the global distribution of precipitation?
What will be an ideal response?
The distribution of land, water, and mountain barriers influence precipitation patterns.
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Based on the rates shown in Figure 1.3 in your textbook, which of the options correctly lists the geologic processes from slowest to fastest?
A) rise of mountains, glacier flow, stream flow B) landslide, stream flow, glacier flow C) rise of mountains, glacier flow, ground water flow D) motion of lithospheric plates, sediment accumulation in the deep sea, glacier flow
Source regions for wintertime cP air masses receive little solar radiation at the surface due to
A) low sun angles. B) high albedo. C) low sun angle and high albedo. D) low albedo.
A wave in the open ocean consists of water molecules traveling in the direction of wave propagation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Approximately what percent of farmlands are losing soil quicker than it can be formed?
A) 15 B) 25 C) 35 D) 45 E) 55