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Ecology

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Set 4 Terrestrial Communities

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Adiabatic cooling occurs because

A) air pressure increases with altitude.
B) air pressure decreases with altitude.
C) gases expand at low temperature.
D) kinetic energy lowers temperature.
E) none of the above

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Question 2

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Many deserts are found at 30°N and 30°S because

A) most mountain ranges are located at those latitudes.
B) solar radiation is most intense there.
C) cool air rises in these regions.
D) warm dry air returns to the earth's surface there.
E) none of the above

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Question 3

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Rain shadows occur

A) on the windward side of mountains.
B) on the lee side of mountains.
C) at the crest of mountain ranges.
D) at 30° N and S latitude.
E) none of the above

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