Which of the Following Is True of Precipitation in North

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of precipitation in North America?

• A)the highest amounts occur in the Southwest and Midwest.
• B)the highest amounts occur in the Southeast and extreme South.
• C)the lowest amounts are received in the Midwest.
• D)the lowest amounts are received near Hudson Bay.
• E)the highest amounts are orographic precipitation over the coast ranges.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Nerves

Bundles of fibers that transmit electrical impulses between the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small structures within neurons that store neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft during neural communication.