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When rainforests are cleared for agricultural purposes, or for the timber, what is left is a thick red soil called ___________________ _.
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

In tropical wet climates, high humidity and ___________________ _ tend to keep maximum temperatures from reaching extremely high values.
  Fill in the blank with correct word.



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: laterite

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: cloud cover



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