« previous next »

Author Question: During the monsoon season, rainfall is enhanced by weak, westward-moving low-pressure areas called ... (Read 112 times)

chads108

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 507
on: Jul 13, 2018
During the monsoon season, rainfall is enhanced by weak, westward-moving low-pressure areas called ___________________ _, whose formation is aided by an upper-level jet stream.
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

A ___________________ _ forms as cold downdrafts along the leading edge of a thunderstorm lift sand or dust into a huge, tumbling dark cloud.
  Fill in the blank with correct word.


amandalm

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 306
Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: monsoon depressions
depressions

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: haboob


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.

Did you know?

Asthma-like symptoms were first recorded about 3,500 years ago in Egypt. The first manuscript specifically written about asthma was in the year 1190, describing a condition characterized by sudden breathlessness. The treatments listed in this manuscript include chicken soup, herbs, and sexual abstinence.

Did you know?

There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Did you know?

Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.

Effect of pH on drug absorption: (a) A weak acid such as aspirin (ASA) is in a nonionized form in an ... Effect of pH on drug absorption: (a) A weak acid such as aspirin (ASA) is in a nonionized form in an ...
Detonation is a secondary ignition of the air–fuel mixture. It is also called spark knock or ... Detonation is a secondary ignition of the air–fuel mixture. It is also called spark knock or ...
Checking the fuel pressure using a fuelpressure gauge connected to the Schrader valve. Checking the fuel pressure using a fuelpressure gauge connected to the Schrader valve.
Measuring Pressure Measuring Pressure
Moving currents are affected by Earth’s rotation Moving currents are affected by Earth’s rotation
Cystic fibrosis is caused by a mutation in a protein called CFTR Cystic fibrosis is caused by a mutation in a protein called CFTR
Video: The Nerve Impulse

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library