Overthe course of a year, compared to location B, location A will have-

more precipitation and a smaller temperature range

Which statement bestexplains difference in average yearly temperature range for the twocities?

City B is located near alarge body of water.

Why does the windward side ofthis mountain have a wet climate?

Rising air expands and cools, causing water vaporto condense

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1
Most likely cause of overall change in level of carbondioxide from 1960 -1990 is an increase in
use of fossil fuels
number of volcanic eruptions
use of nuclear power
number of violent storms
2
Whichof these has the LEAST affect on the composition of our atmosphere?
Humanactivity
Tidalactivity
Geologic activity
Biological activity
3
Overthe course of a year, compared to location B, location A will have-
more precipitation and a greater temperature range
more precipitation and a smaller temperature range
less precipitation and a smaller temperature range
less precipitation and a greater temperature range
4
Which statement bestexplains difference in average yearly temperature range for the twocities?
City B receives less yearlyprecipitation.
City B has a greater yearly duration ofinsolation
City B is located near alarge body of water.
City B is located in a different global windbelt.
5
Why does the windward side ofthis mountain have a wet climate?
Rising air compresses + warms causing watervapor to condense
Risingair expands + warms, causing water drops to evaporate
Rising air expands and cools, causing water vaporto condense
Risingair compresses + cools causing H2O drops to evaporate
6
Tornadoes usuallyform –
in the afternoon
in the late morning
at night
in the early morning
7
Which letter represents the area thatwould record the warmest temperatures?
LetterA
Letter C
LetterD
LetterB
8
Which instrument was used to record thedata shown by the arrow on this station model?
Thermometer
Anemometer
Barometer
Psychrometer

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