The Primary Reason for the Extreme Summer Aridity of the Mediterranean

question 51

Multiple Choice

The primary reason for the extreme summer aridity of the Mediterranean climate in California is ____.

• A)that storms do not form in summer
• B)that the air is too cool to produce adequate precipitation
• C)the sinking air of the subtropical highs
• D)the ITCZ moves north in summer
• E)the Bermuda high intensifies and shifts northward in summer

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Definitions:

Tectorial Membrane

A structure located within the inner ear, playing a critical role in the detection of sound vibrations by the hair cells.

Vestibular Nucleus

A cluster of neurons in the brainstem that plays a crucial role in processing information related to balance and spatial orientation from the inner ear.

Extrinsic Eye Muscles

The six muscles located outside the eye that control its movement and positioning.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining balance and posture.