Which of the Following Is Not Related to the 98th

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not related to the 98th meridian in the United States?

• A) It corresponds closely to the 51 cm (20 in.) isohyet of mean annual precipitation.
• B) Tall grass prairies occur to the east of it, and short grass prairies to the west.
• C) The area bordering this meridian was originally dominated by native grasses growing in a deep-sod cover.
• D) The land is drier to the east of the meridian and wetter to the west.
• E) Corn, wheat, and soybean production occur in this area.

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