Problem 1
Albuquerque, New Mexico, receives an average of 20.7 centimeters \((8.07\) inches) of rainfall annually. Albuquerque is considered a desert when the commonly used Köppen climate classification is applied. The Russian city of Verkhoyansk is located near the Arctic Circle in Siberia. The yearly precipitation at Verkhoyansk averages 15.5 centimeters \((6.05\) inches), about 5 centimeters less than Albuquerque, yet it is classified as a humid climate. Explain how this can occur.
Problem 2
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 3
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 6
"Deserts are hot, lifeless, and sand-covered landscapes shaped largely by the force of wind. " The preceding statement summarizes most people's image of arid regions, especially those living in humid places. Is it an accurate perception? Explain why or why not.
