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cdr_15

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Explain orographic precipitation and predict where in West Virginia will have the highest precipitation due to prevailing winds out of the west that blow across the state.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is the major attraction for offshore banking in the Caribbean?
 
  A) specialized services that are confidential and tax-exempt
  B) confidential services
  C) tax-exempt deposits
  D) specialized services and tax exempt deposits
  E) confidential and specialized services


shewald78

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

Answers should mention wind direction, mountain orientation, and how these factors produce rainfall.

Answer to Question 2

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