Which One of the Following Statements Is True

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is true?

• A) Rainshadow deserts occur where air masses descend after first having risen to cross a mountain range.
• B) Despite infrequent rainfalls, erosional and depositional features of running water are important in desert landscapes.
• C) Desert landscapes are monotonous, relatively flat areas covered to various depths with sand.
• D) Deserts and dry lands are concentrated in areas of ascending air masses and relatively low atmospheric pressures.

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Definitions:

Consumption Function

An economic formula representing the relationship between total consumption and gross national income, indicating how income changes affect spending habits.

Aggregate Income

The total income earned by all factors of production in an economy over a specific time period, including wages, rents, interest, and profits.

Aggregate Consumption

The total amount of goods and services consumed in an economy over a given period of time.

Consumption Function

A formula that expresses the relationship between total consumption and gross national income.