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 2
Compare and contrast the sediment deposited by a stream, 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.
