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Which of the following is the best definition of precipitation?
water that falls to Earth’s surface from clouds
the curve of Earth
evaporation
evaporation and sublimation
Latitudes closer to the equator receive more solar energy than latitudes away from the equator.
Warm air cools and condenses as it moves up the windward side of a mountain, forming clouds and precipitation.
sea level
water vapor
In which form does water rise into the atmosphere when it evaporates?
water that falls to Earth’s surface from clouds
the curve of Earth
evaporation
evaporation and sublimation
Latitudes closer to the equator receive more solar energy than latitudes away from the equator.
Warm air cools and condenses as it moves up the windward side of a mountain, forming clouds and precipitation.
sea level
water vapor
Which two processes change water into a gaseous state?
water that falls to Earth’s surface from clouds
the curve of Earth
evaporation
evaporation and sublimation
Latitudes closer to the equator receive more solar energy than latitudes away from the equator.
Warm air cools and condenses as it moves up the windward side of a mountain, forming clouds and precipitation.
sea level
water vapor
Mountains can change the distribution of precipitation because of the rain-shadow effect. Why does it rain more on the windward side of a mountain than on the leeward side?
water that falls to Earth’s surface from clouds
the curve of Earth
evaporation
evaporation and sublimation
Latitudes closer to the equator receive more solar energy than latitudes away from the equator.
Warm air cools and condenses as it moves up the windward side of a mountain, forming clouds and precipitation.
sea level
water vapor
What causes some areas of Earth to receive less intense solar energy than others?
water that falls to Earth’s surface from clouds
the curve of Earth
evaporation
evaporation and sublimation
Latitudes closer to the equator receive more solar energy than latitudes away from the equator.
Warm air cools and condenses as it moves up the windward side of a mountain, forming clouds and precipitation.
sea level
water vapor
Which best describes why latitudes closer to the equator have warmer climates?
water that falls to Earth’s surface from clouds
the curve of Earth
evaporation
evaporation and sublimation
Latitudes closer to the equator receive more solar energy than latitudes away from the equator.
Warm air cools and condenses as it moves up the windward side of a mountain, forming clouds and precipitation.
sea level
water vapor
Which of the following processes in the water cycle is most directly caused by water absorbing energy from the sun?
water that falls to Earth’s surface from clouds
the curve of Earth
evaporation
evaporation and sublimation
Latitudes closer to the equator receive more solar energy than latitudes away from the equator.
Warm air cools and condenses as it moves up the windward side of a mountain, forming clouds and precipitation.
sea level
water vapor
Elevation is the measure of how high something is above a reference point. What is the most common reference point used to refer to the elevation of natural landforms?
water that falls to Earth’s surface from clouds
the curve of Earth
evaporation
evaporation and sublimation
Latitudes closer to the equator receive more solar energy than latitudes away from the equator.
Warm air cools and condenses as it moves up the windward side of a mountain, forming clouds and precipitation.
sea level
water vapor
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