Which of the Following Conditions Characterizes a Dry Climate

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions characterizes a dry climate?

• A)There is no precipitation.
• B)Potential evaporation and transpiration exceed precipitation.
• C)Air temperatures seldom drop below freezing, and days are always hot.
• D)Winters are short and cold.

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Definitions:

Major Structure

The most stable or dominant arrangement of atoms within a molecule out of all possible isomeric forms.

Chromic Acid

A powerful oxidizing agent made from mixing chromium trioxide or sodium dichromate with sulfuric acid, used in cleaning laboratory glassware and oxidizing organic compounds.

Oxidation

A chemical process involving the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

Chromium

A chemical element with symbol Cr and atomic number 24, known for its high corrosion resistance and hardness.