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strangeaffliction

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Compare the topography in the western U.S. to the topography of the
  eastern U.S. (For example, where is the land mountainous? Where is it
  fl at?) What will be an ideal response?



Question 2

List the name of one country that you think best meets the characteristics
  you listed in question  for utilizing each reservoir. Briefly explain why
  you think that reservoir is that countrys best option for supplying its
  freshwater needs. (You may use the data in the ewr_unit_ ArcMap
  project file along with an atlas, the World Factbook, or other reference
  sources to answer this question). What will be an ideal response?




s.meritte

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Answer to Question 1

Th e U.S. Precipitation layer is semi-transparent, so you should be able to see
through the layer to the underlying shaded relief image. Th is allows you to
examine topography and precipitation together.



Answer to Question 2

a. Atmosphere
Answers will vary. Examples are Namibia, Chile, Mexico, and Australia.
b. Oceans
Answers will vary. Examples are United States (coastal cities), England, Japan, Saudi
Arabia.
c. Ice sheets
Answers will vary. Examples are New Zealand, South Africa, Norway.




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