Multiple Choice
You are flying over a mountain range and notice that the east facing slope of the range looks dry relative to the west facing slope.How could this be explained?
A) The east facing slope is not hit by prevailing winds. As a result descending air on the east facing slope is very dry.
B) The west facing slope is hit by prevailing winds. As a result the east facing slope gets a lot of rain.
C) There is no explanation.
D) The east facing slope is hit by prevailing winds. As a result all moisture is lost on the west facing slope.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q31: Which of the following statements are accurate?<br>A)
Q32: The change in seasons on Earth is
Q33: Because of how sunlight hits the surface
Q34: Because of _,the Hadley,Ferrel,and Polar cells push
Q35: According to Figure 4.11a,the Miconia species of
Q37: What type of plant grows on other
Q38: Which statement is most accurate regarding species
Q39: What term describes the total amount of
Q40: Charles Darwin visited much of South America
Q41: If you were standing in New York