Which areas of Earth experience the most precipitation? areas near the ITCZ areas near the subtropical highs areas near the polar front

The thermocline is usually sharpest __ at the poles in the mid-latitudes near the equator

The jet stream winds are unaffected by the Coriolis force. steer middle-latitude cyclones. are greatly influenced by surface friction. blow across the USA mainland from the east are generally faster than surface winds.

Why does a transform boundary cause earthquakes?

Basalt parent rock would form a soil very similar to that formed from limestone. True False

Where are the largest magnitude earthquakes most common? At subduction zones. At transform boundaries. At mid-ocean ridges. In the interior of continents.

Which one of the following is a type-of-traverse which does not return to its starting station nor ends on another known station? a. Linked travers b. Closed traverse c. Loop traverse d. Open traverse

How do mountains affect the physical and human geography of East and Southern Africa? settlement patterns rivér navigation provide many natural harbors coastal plain width energy production easy transportation routes

Multiple Choice 5 points Water covers $75\% $ of the Earth's surface. False True

Which one is NOT rocky? Earth Venus Mars Saturn

What does it mean that Mexico City is a primate city? t is the capital city of South America It is known for having a small population and rural economy It is home to the country's largest zoo It is the capital city of South America