Orographic Lifting Is Related to Mountain Barriers, and It Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

Orographic lifting is related to mountain barriers, and it is often associated with _____ .

• A) desert conditions on the windward side of the mountains and excessive rainfall on the leeward side
• B) desert conditions on both sides of the mountains
• C) desert conditions on the leeward side of the mountains and excessive rainfall on the windward side
• D) excessive rainfall on both sides of the mountains

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Definitions:

Vertebral Arteries

Pair of arteries that arise from the subclavian arteries and ascend in the neck to supply blood to the brain and spinal cord.

Supply Blood

The process of providing nutrients and oxygen to tissues through the circulatory system.

Limbic System

The limbic system is a complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in emotions such as fear and pleasure.

Neural Connections

Neural connections, known as synapses, are the points at which neurons communicate with each other through neurotransmitters.