In This Model of Atmospheric Water,why Is Location C a Desert

question 7

Multiple Choice

In this model of atmospheric water,why is location C a desert?

• A)the atmosphere cannot rise above the mountains that shadow the area
• B)the actual shadow of clouds at B causes cold dry conditions at C
• C)the shadow of the mountains keeps plants from growing at C
• D)the water vapor sinking at A keeps point C dry
• E)moist air is forced to rise and cool over the mountains,decreasing the amount of water vapor available to point C

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Definitions:

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that acquires its reinforcing power through association with a primary reinforcer, used to condition a response.

Primary Reinforcer

A naturally reinforcing item or outcome, like food or water, that does not require learning to become desirable or rewarding.

Operant Conditioning

A learning paradigm that tailors the intensity of a conduct through positive feedback or negative repercussions.

Shaping

The process of reinforcing successively closer approximations to a desired behavior, used in behavioral training and conditioning.