All of the Following Statements Concerning Dry Lands Are True

question 10

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements concerning dry lands are true EXCEPT________ .

• A)evaporation potential exceeds actual precipitation
• B)storms are infrequent and rainfall amounts are highly variable
• C)wind is the dominant agent of erosion and sediment transport
• D)precipitation totals are low; dew points are lower in the summer than winter

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Definitions:

Vital Capacity

The maximum amount of air a person can expel from the lungs after a maximum inhalation, used to assess the health of respiratory systems.

Tidal Volume

The volume of air moved into or out of the lungs during a normal breath.

Inspiratory Reserve Volume

The additional air that can be forcibly inhaled after the inspiration of a normal tidal volume, reflecting lung capacity.

Expiratory Reserve Volume

The additional amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled after the completion of a normal, quiet expiration.