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cherise1989

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Define dry climate. How extensive are the desert and steppe regions of Earth?
 
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Question 2

Acid rain is an example of ________ deposition.
 
  A) aerosol
  B) industrial
  C) wet
  D) photochemical
  E) dry


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A dry climate is one in which annual precipitation is less than annual evaporation, or the potential loss of water by evaporation. Desert and steppe regions today cover 30 percent of Earth's land area.

Answer to Question 2

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