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Is amount of rainfall less in the lower latitudinal regions?

No!!! Amount of rainfall is not less in the lower latitudinal regions. Polar regions receive less heat so the process of evaporation is very slow there. As a result, it receives less rainfall. Thus,the regions having higher latitudes receives less rainfall.


Does heavy rainfall make ocean water more or less dense?

Heavy rainfall makes water less dense because an increase in salinity leads to an increase in density. Rain does not contain any salt. Therefore heavy rainfall makes ocean water less dense. =)


How can drought cause erosion?

Drought can cause soil to dry out and become more susceptible to erosion by wind and water. Reduced vegetation cover due to lack of water can further exacerbate erosion as there are fewer roots holding the soil in place. Without ample rainfall, the soil becomes more compacted and less able to absorb water, increasing surface runoff and erosion.


Why does drought increase evaporation?

Drought leads to drier soil and lower moisture content in the air, which increases the rate of evaporation as there is less water available to saturate the atmosphere. With less water being replenished through precipitation, the limited moisture in the environment is more prone to evaporation.


In what ways do mountains influence the distribution of rainfall?

Mountains influence the distribution of rainfall by causing air to rise and cool, leading to condensation and precipitation on the windward side. This results in more rainfall on the windward side of the mountain and a rain shadow effect on the leeward side, where less rainfall occurs.

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Is amount of rainfall less in the lower latitudinal regions?

No!!! Amount of rainfall is not less in the lower latitudinal regions. Polar regions receive less heat so the process of evaporation is very slow there. As a result, it receives less rainfall. Thus,the regions having higher latitudes receives less rainfall.


What would happen if there was no rainfall in a sunny ecosystem?

Without rainfall, sunny ecosystems would experience drought conditions leading to water stress for plants and organisms. This would result in reduced plant growth, lower biodiversity, and potential ecosystem shifts towards more drought-tolerant species. Over time, the lack of rainfall could lead to desertification in extreme cases.


When was the biggest drought to occur in 2012 in the US?

The biggest drought would more likely have happened during the high summer months like June or July. The reason for suggesting June or July would be due to the time when the sun would be closer to being overhead in the US thereby reducing the chance of rainfall during those months.


What happens to productivity as rainfall increases?

Productivity decreases as rainfall increases. Marine life tend to be more productive when there is less rainfall in their ecosystem.


What happens to molecules during a drought?

They just aren't there. The water molecules are somewhere else. It's less chemistry than a more macro-scale science like Meteorology.


Why are some areas more ar risk from drought than others?

Some areas are more at risk from drought than others due to factors such as geographic location, climate patterns, and soil composition. Regions that experience limited rainfall, high temperatures, or poor water storage capacity are more susceptible to drought conditions. Human activities, such as overexploitation of water resources or deforestation, can also exacerbate the risk of drought in certain areas.


What part of a plant is missing from desert plant?

Most desert plants have the same parts as plants from areas with more rainfall. Some, such as cacti, have lost their leaves and replaced them with spines. Some plants grow leaves during rainy seasons and then shed them during periods of drought. They may do this several times each year. Other plants allow their leaves to shrivel during drought and then spring back to life after a good rain.


What is the difference between drought and low rain fall?

Drought is a period of continuous dry weather when there is not enough water for users' normal needs. Low rain fall is a period where there is less rainfall than normal, so there is still water for normal needs but just not as much. Therefore, droughts are more serious than low rainfalls and they aren't the same.


Disadvantage of agriculture?

Traditionalfarming was more reliant upon rainfall to water the plants, so dought was a common issue. The quantity of food produced was less per acre, which, when combined with drought, caused starvation. The quality of the food produced was lower than the quality of today.


Disadvantages of traditional agriculture?

Traditionalfarming was more reliant upon rainfall to water the plants, so dought was a common issue. The quantity of food produced was less per acre, which, when combined with drought, caused starvation. The quality of the food produced was lower than the quality of today.


What are preventive measures of drought?

We can do the following to prevent drought: 1. Grow more trees 2. Develop irrigation facilities by building dams 3. We should indulge in rain water harvesting 4. Save water to prevent drought 5. Spraying water on the base of the plants so that less water is used 6. Growing drought resistant crops like millets, maize and sorghum 7. Build a canal to divert water 8. Store water for future generations 9. Put more wells and tubewells 10. Store water when get a good rainfall


What is the average yearly rainfall of Queensland?

There can be no "average" yearly rainfall for a state as large as Queensland. Some of the towns in Queensland's far northeast regularly vie for the title of Australia's wettest town, whilst towns in the far southwest are almost permanently in drought. However, to see more details of rainfall in Queensland, click on the related link and select "Queensland" on the "select area" button.