Mastering Meteorology: Atmosphere, An Introduction to Meteorology
Mastering Meteorology: Atmosphere, An Introduction to Meteorology
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780321984425
Author: Lutgens, Frederick K.; Tarbuck, Edward J.; Tasa, Dennis G.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 1GST
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The reason why people in some parts of the world welcome the arrival of hurricane season.

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Answer to Problem 1GST

Some people welcome the arrival of hurricane season since they benefit crops and pastures, it results in a high nutrient flooding for some aquatic organisms and nourish the wetlands.

Explanation of Solution

The reason why people in some parts of the world welcome the arrival of hurricane season includes the following:

  1. 1. Hurricane season is beneficial to crops and pastures.
  2. 2. Some aquatic organisms can experience high nutrient flooding.
  3. 3. Helps to remove the waste on the land surface.
  4. 4. Nourish the growth of wetlands.
  5. 5. Nutrients are spread over the land through hurricane winds.

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