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lak

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A precipitation type extremely characteristic of lower latitudes is ________.
 
  A) a rain shadow
  B) sleet
  C) ice crystals
  D) convergent lifting
  E) frontal lifting

Question 2

Downwind of large mountain ranges there is less precipitation; this drier zone is called the ________.
 
  A) windward side
  B) rain shadow
  C) advection side
  D) adiabatic area
  E) lifting condensation level
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cuttiesgirl16

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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