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What lies along the subtropical jet stream

High or low pressure lies along the subtropical jet stream, depending on the time of year. The pressure gradient follows the path of the jet stream.

What is the phase change from solid to gas

Sublimation

In boiling water water molecules move apart and escape in the form of water vapor The process is called

evaporation

Which is the layer underground where all empty spaces are filled with a combination of air and water

Zone of saturation

Why would a civilization choose to live near a river that regularly floods

The alluvial silt that covers the land during flooding increases its fertility. This is in addition to the ready supply of fresh water required for any large societal group.

Which of these could be an example of a freshwater wetland

Marsh

Large plants are most likely to be found in the zone of a lake

littoral

A curve in a river formed by erosion

Meander

Why are so many big cities located located along the banks of rivers

A.Rivers are used for shipping routes.

Are young rivers travel fast

yes, they travel fast.

What is a fertile sediment

Alluvium

What of following causes tornadoes

coo,dy air meeting warm, moist air

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