Over the Ocean,the Highest Annual Values for Latent Heat of Evaporation

question 94

Multiple Choice

Over the ocean,the highest annual values for latent heat of evaporation (LE) occur in the

• A)tropics because it is always warm there.
• B)subtropics because of the lack of cloud cover.
• C)midlatitudes because of the high amount of rainfall.
• D)polar regions because of the large amount of snow available for evaporation.
• E)areas closest to land in all latitudes.

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Definitions:

High-Paying Nations

Countries where workers generally receive high wages due to strong economies or high standards of living.

Capitalist Incomes

The earnings derived from capital investments, such as profits, rental income, and interest, within a capitalist economic system.

Backflows

The reverse movement of water, contaminants, or other substances into the potable water supply due to a change in pressure.