Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Responses to essay questions must be brief and exacting. Develop a clear and concise answer in two sentences or less.

1. Why does Savannah, Georgia experience more precipitation than San Diego, California even though they are both at the same latitude? 

Consider the underlying causes of climate for this area when answering the question above.

Note: If you are not familiar with these locations, you will have to look them up so that you can place them on the map provided.

Use the Mean Precipitation Map (provided below) to answer the questions that follow. Annual Precipitation (in.) <4 4-8 8-12 12-16 16-20 20-24 24-28 28-32 32-36 36-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80 80 - 100 100-120 120-140 140-160 > 160 30-yr Normal Precipitation: Annual Period: 1981-2010 Copyright (c) 2015, PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University
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Transcribed Image Text:Use the Mean Precipitation Map (provided below) to answer the questions that follow. Annual Precipitation (in.) <4 4-8 8-12 12-16 16-20 20-24 24-28 28-32 32-36 36-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80 80 - 100 100-120 120-140 140-160 > 160 30-yr Normal Precipitation: Annual Period: 1981-2010 Copyright (c) 2015, PRISM Climate Group, Oregon State University
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