Refer to the World Drylands Map (Fig

question 103

Essay

Refer to the world drylands map (fig.18.2)and the atmospheric circulation diagram (fig.18.3A)to answer the question(s)below.


-Which desert occupies Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan in central Asia and what is its cause?

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Definitions:

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can detect 50% of the time, a concept central to the study of sensory processes.

Taste Constancy

The perception that the flavor of a food item remains consistent despite changes in the environment or context.

Proximal Stimulus

The stimulus registered by the sensory receptors, e.g., the pattern of light falling on the retina, as opposed to the actual object in the environment.