APPLICATIONS+INVESTIGATIONS IN EARTH
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Chapter 17.1A, Problem 9A
Summary Introduction
To describe:
The amount of precipitation that would be expected for locations under the effect of the given pressure and wind systems.
Introduction:
The zonal distribution of precipitation is based on the expectation that Earth is uniform and covered completely by water. The variations caused by the distribution of land and water are added later.
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