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torybrooks

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In the Kppen climate classification, humid climates are grouped according to temperature, but dry climates are identified by a combination of temperature and precipitation information. Why are both types of data needed to identify dry climates?
 
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Describe the mechanisms that cause precipitation.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Because dry climates are defined in terms of the amount of moisture needed to support vegetation, which is higher in warm climates than in cool climates.

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Answer: The mechanisms that cause precipitation are condensation, the conversion of water vapor to a liquid state, and rising air through convection, orographic uplift or frontal uplift.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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