Which statement about moist air moving over a mountain is correct?
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Correct. See Key Concept 53.3 Topography, Vegetation, and Humans Modify the Physical Environment
Incorrect. See Key Concept 53.3 Topography, Vegetation, and Humans Modify the Physical Environment
Animation 53.2 Quiz
Precipitation tends to be _______ on the _______ side of a mountain because water vapor _______ as it rises there.
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Correct. See Key Concept 53.3 Topography, Vegetation, and Humans Modify the Physical Environment
Incorrect. See Key Concept 53.3 Topography, Vegetation, and Humans Modify the Physical Environment
Animation 53.2 Quiz
The Cascade Mountains bisect the state of Washington into western and eastern portions. The western portion is bounded on its western border by the Pacific Ocean. The eastern portion is bounded on its eastern border by the state of Idaho. What might you predict about these two portions based on the information presented in the tutorial?
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Correct. See Key Concept 53.3 Topography, Vegetation, and Humans Modify the Physical Environment
Incorrect. See Key Concept 53.3 Topography, Vegetation, and Humans Modify the Physical Environment
Animation 53.2 Quiz
Refer to the table below.
The information in the table provides general descriptions of a mountain region and its eastern and western sides. Based on this information, where would you most likely find a large water resource and in what direction would the prevailing winds blow?
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Correct. See Key Concept 53.3 Topography, Vegetation, and Humans Modify the Physical Environment
Incorrect. See Key Concept 53.3 Topography, Vegetation, and Humans Modify the Physical Environment