Geography Final Questions 5 – Flashcards
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Condensation in a storm _______ the temperature of the air and causes the air pressure in the storm system to _______.
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increases; drop
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Raindrops
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are formed through the collision-coalescence process.
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The largest portion of fresh water today is located in
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ice caps and glaciers
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The property that makes water 'wet' and is the cause of capillary action is:
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hydrogen bonding
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Water enters the soil through a process called ______, and then moves downward through the soil in a process called ______.
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infiltration; percolation
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When water condenses, it _____ heat energy and ______ the surrounding air.
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releases; heats
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When water evaporates, it ____ heat energy and ______ the surrounding air.
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absorbs; cools
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Groundwater interacts with streamflow...
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to provide base flow during dry periods when runoff does not occur
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Which of the following is normally true of a hot desert such as Las Vegas, NV, where the temperature is very high, and there is very little precipitation?
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potential evapotranpiration exceeds actual evapotranspiration
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Which of the following would cause the evaporation rate to decrease?
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increased relative humidity
