At About Latitudes _______ North and South, Descending Air Warms

question 53

Short Answer

At about latitudes _______ North and South, descending air warms and takes up moisture.

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of hollow organs like the intestines and blood vessels, characterized by its involuntary control and the ability to slowly contract and relax.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle that is attached to bones and is under voluntary control, responsible for movement.

Cardiac Muscle

The specialized, striated muscle tissue found only in the heart, responsible for contracting and pumping blood throughout the body.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of muscle tissue that is attached to bones and responsible for voluntary movements.