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On average, how much more rain does West Ferris receive compared to East Ferris over the past 5 years?
On average, how much more rain does West Ferris receive compared to East Ferris over the past 5 years?
- 82.8 in
- 77.5 in (correct)
- 61.6 in
- 765.3 in
What is the rainshadow effect caused by?
What is the rainshadow effect caused by?
- Wind direction
- Low air pressure
- High humidity levels
- Mountain ranges blocking rainfall (correct)
As water vapor moves higher into the atmosphere, it gets:
As water vapor moves higher into the atmosphere, it gets:
- Colder (correct)
- Warmer
- Heavier
- Drier
In which layer of the atmosphere would rain be more likely to form based on the given information?
In which layer of the atmosphere would rain be more likely to form based on the given information?
Apart from temperature, what is another key component to the rain shadow effect?
Apart from temperature, what is another key component to the rain shadow effect?
What is the primary reason for plants growing on the east side of the mountain?
What is the primary reason for plants growing on the east side of the mountain?
Which side of the island of Ferris is described as having plants covering the mountainside?
Which side of the island of Ferris is described as having plants covering the mountainside?
Why does Aaliyah mention the rainshadow effect to Jake?
Why does Aaliyah mention the rainshadow effect to Jake?
How does the rainshadow effect impact the weather on the island of Ferris?
How does the rainshadow effect impact the weather on the island of Ferris?
What does Jake question Aaliyah about when she invites him to play soccer?
What does Jake question Aaliyah about when she invites him to play soccer?
Which statement best summarizes the impact of the mountain on rainfall in Ferris?
Which statement best summarizes the impact of the mountain on rainfall in Ferris?
Based on Aaliyah's response, what can be inferred about the weather patterns on the island of Ferris?
Based on Aaliyah's response, what can be inferred about the weather patterns on the island of Ferris?
