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Tirant22

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As air rises along the windward side of a mountain, precipitation amounts usually ___________________ _ the higher you go.
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

Because of the low temperatures in subpolar climates, there is a low annual rate of evaporation that ensures adequate moisture to support the boreal forests of conifers and birches known as ___________________ _.
  Fill in the blank with correct word.



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: increase

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: taiga



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