Areas immediately to the leeward of mountains have a micro-climate with sparse precipitation called a rain shadow.
As the moist air moves towards the land it hits the side of the mountain, which results in the air moving upward, as this warm moist air is forced up, it cools down and results in rainfall. After the cloud passes over the mountain, the moisture evaporates and a rain shadow forms on the other side.
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D. Earthquakes cause rocks to move and open up new areas for nesting.
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Global cultivated area on the planet is not increasing significantly, due to high efficiency modern farming practices - True
Henry Wallace is regarded as the father of the Green Revolution - False
Modern agriculture is no longer an environmentally intrusive human activity - False
Approximately 20% of U.S. workers are employed on farms. - False
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Global cultivated area on the planet is not increasing significantly, due to high efficiency modern farming practices. - This is one of the reasons, albeit not the only one.
Henry Wallace is regarded as the father of the Green Revolution. - The father of Green Revolution is Dr. MS Swaminathan. He improved the production of crops and promoted sustainability.
Modern agriculture is no longer an environmentally intrusive human activity. - Pollutants, problems with irrigation and degradation of the soil are issues in the modern agriculture.
Approximately 20% of U.S. workers are employed on farms. - According to USDA is 11%.
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Great Britain founded British Guiana
France founded French Guiana
The Netherlands founded Dutch Guiana
Spain founded Colombia and Ecuador
