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altibaby

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Which of the following is a characteristic of deserts located near cold ocean currents?
 
  A) They often have unstable atmospheric conditions.
  B) They are often cool and shrouded in fog.
  C) They receive more rain than other deserts.
  D) They tend to be warmer than inland deserts.

Question 2

Since detection and tracking of hurricanes is now quite accurate, why does damage from these storms continue to increase?
 
  A) changes in tidal patterns B) poor forecasts of landfall area
  C) hurricane intensity is greater D) continued development of coastal areas



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D





 

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