Look at the soil orders that dominate Alaska. How would you describe the climatic conditions present in that part of the state?

What will be an ideal response?


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Find out how much water vapor you would need to add to make your whole house comfortable. The average American house contains 544 m3 of air, and at 21°C, 1 m3 of air has a mass of 1.2 kg. What will be an ideal response?

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