In Which of the Following Areas Would Precipitation Be LEAST

question 48

Multiple Choice

In which of the following areas would precipitation be LEAST likely?

• A)in an area affected by maritime air masses
• B)along a windward coast
• C)in an area of low pressure
• D)on the leeward side of a mountain range

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Definitions:

High-Amplitude Sound

Sounds that have a large maximum pressure variation in the sound wave, leading to a loud perception.

High-Frequency Sounds

Sounds that have a frequency at the upper end of the human hearing range, typically from 2,000 to 20,000 Hz.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled structure in the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by converting sound waves into nerve signals.

Decibels

A unit of measurement for the intensity of sound, indicating the relative loudness of sounds on a logarithmic scale.