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What is a possible route for dust particles from a desert to reach a tropical jungle?
What is a possible route for dust particles from a desert to reach a tropical jungle?
- Through atmospheric circulation patterns and wind currents (correct)
- Through underground tunnels and caverns
- By being transported through rivers and ocean currents
- By being carried by migratory birds
What is a key factor that allows dust particles to travel from a desert to a tropical jungle?
What is a key factor that allows dust particles to travel from a desert to a tropical jungle?
- The movement of high and low-pressure systems (correct)
- The presence of mountain ranges
- The existence of strong magnetic fields
- The presence of large bodies of water
What is a consequence of dust particles from a desert reaching a tropical jungle?
What is a consequence of dust particles from a desert reaching a tropical jungle?
- Shifts in the jungle's ecosystem balance
- Reduced precipitation in the jungle
- Changes to the local nutrient cycle (correct)
- Increased risk of wildfires
What is a type of wind pattern that can transport dust particles from a desert to a tropical jungle?
What is a type of wind pattern that can transport dust particles from a desert to a tropical jungle?
What is a characteristic of dust particles that allows them to travel long distances?
What is a characteristic of dust particles that allows them to travel long distances?
What is the primary force exerted by air particles on surfaces?
What is the primary force exerted by air particles on surfaces?
How does air pressure change as you ascend?
How does air pressure change as you ascend?
What is the effect of increasing temperature on air density?
What is the effect of increasing temperature on air density?
What is the relationship between air pressure and density?
What is the relationship between air pressure and density?
How does humidity affect the density of air?
How does humidity affect the density of air?
What is the unit of measurement for atmospheric pressure?
What is the unit of measurement for atmospheric pressure?
