Humid Middle- Latitude Climates with Mild Winters Tend to Have

question 4

Multiple Choice

Humid middle- latitude climates with mild winters tend to have less precipitation in the summer than during the rest of the year because___________ .

• A) higher temperatures in those regions result in more precipitation over the oceans and less over the land
• B) oceanic subtropical highs migrate toward the equator during the summer
• C) higher temperatures in those regions carry the moist air higher into the atmosphere
• D) oceanic subtropical highs migrate poleward towards higher latitudes. during the summer

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Definitions:

LBW

Low Birth Weight, referring to babies born weighing less than 2,500 grams, which can be due to preterm delivery or intrauterine growth restriction.

Premature Rupture

The early breaking of the amniotic sac before labor begins, often referred to as pre-labor rupture of membranes (PROM).

Membranes

Thin layers of tissue that cover surfaces, line cavities, or separate organs or spaces within the body.

PROM

Prelabor rupture of membranes; a condition in which the amniotic sac breaks before labor begins.