The Side of a Mountain Range That Faces into the Prevailing

question 53

Multiple Choice

The side of a mountain range that faces into the prevailing winds is called the _______ side. This usually receives _______ precipitation than the other side of the mountain.

• A) leeward; more
• B) leeward; less
• C) starboard; less
• D) windward; more

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Definitions:

Corporation

A form of business organization that is owned by owners, called shareholders, who have no inherent right to manage the business, and is managed by a board of directors that is elected by the shareholders.

Takings Clause

Part of the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, stating that private property cannot be taken for public use without just compensation.

Eminent Domain

A governmental power whereby the government can take or condemn private property for a public purpose on the payment of just compensation.

Private Property

Land or possessions owned by individuals or corporations, not by the government or public as a whole.