Explain orographic precipitation and predict where in West Virginia will have the highest precipitation due to prevailing winds out of the west that blow across the state
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should mention wind direction, mountain orientation, and how these factors produce rainfall.
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increase. b. decrease. c. remain the same. d. cause the atmosphere to expand vertically.
Glaciers do all of the following, except
A) move large boulders long distances. B) leave scratch marks on rock. C) polish rock. D) create v-shaped valleys.
The maximum sustainable yield is best defined as the ________.
A. the annual size of the catch that will balance natural death and predation B. highest catch that will pay the minimum cost of the fishing effort C. highest catch that can be taken without overfishing D. maximum fishing effort allowed after overfishing is reached E. minimum catch that will still allow the population to grow
Capillary water ____
a. can only move downward b. is responsible for creating caliche c. is bound to the surface of soil particles by strong electrical forces d. is the primary agent in transporting soil particles from one level to another e. flows freely through the void spaces between soil particles