Concerning Rainfall Patterns, Areas of Persistent High Pressure Tend to Cause

question 29

Multiple Choice

Concerning rainfall patterns, areas of persistent high pressure tend to cause:

• A) moderate rainfall.
• B) pronounced wet and dry seasons.
• C) severe flooding.
• D) desert regions.

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Definitions:

Lens

A piece of glass or other transparent material with curved sides for concentrating or dispersing light rays, used in glasses and cameras.

Rhodopsin

A pigment found in the rods of the retina that is responsible for the first step in the perception of light.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to low light and contribute to night vision.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function best in relatively bright light and enable color vision.