Problem 1
Albuquerque, New Mexico, receives an average of 20.7 centimeters \((8.07\) inches) of rainfall annually. Albuquerque is considered a desert under the commonly used Köppen climate classification. The Russian city of Verkhoyansk is located near the Arctic Circle in Siberia. Yearly precipitation at Verkhoyansk averages 15.5 centimeters \((6.05\) inches \()\). about 5 centimeters ( 2 inches) less than Albuquerque, yet it is classified as a humid climate. Explain why this is the case.
Problem 4
Compare and contrast the sediment deposited by a stream, the wind, and a glacier. Which deposit should have the most uniform grain size? Which one would exhibit the poorest sorting? Explain your choices.
Problem 5
Is either of the following statements true? Are they both true? Explain your answer. a. Wind is more effective as an agent of erosion in dry places than in humid places. b. Wind is the most important agent of erosion in deserts.
Problem 7
Bryce Canyon National Park, shown in the photo, is in dry southern Utah. It is carved into the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. Erosion has sculpted the colorful limestone into bizarre shapes, including spires called "hoodoos." As you and a companion (who has not studied geology) view Bryce Canyon, your friend says, "It's amazing how wind has created this incredible scenery! \(^{\prime \prime}\) Now that you have studied arid landscapes, how would you respond to your companion's statement?
Problem 8
A region situated in the rain shadow zone of the Himalayan mountain range experiences extremely low temperatures of \(-25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and meager precipitation, lower than \(250 \mathrm{~mm}\) annually, and is termed a cold desert. Would you expect sand dunes in such a cold desert? Explain.
