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[#101] The process that directs precipitation down plant branches and stems is called
Correct Answer

(A) stem flow

Explanation

Solution: The process that directs precipitation down plant branches and stems is called stem flow.

[#102] The region of three W's that is wheat, wool and wine is
Correct Answer

(A) mediterranean climatic regions

Explanation

Solution: The region of three W's that is wheat, wool and wine is mediterranean climatic regions.

[#103] The process that creates a sub layer, which is white to gray in colour and composes of silica sand in the A horizon is called
Correct Answer

(A) podsolosation

Explanation

Solution: The process that creates a sub layer, which is white to gray in colour and composes of silica sand in the A horizon is called podsolosation.

[#104] The ratio of the weight of water vapour to the total weight of air (including the water vapor) is called
Correct Answer

(A) specific humidity

Explanation

Solution: The ratio of the weight of water vapour to the total weight of air (including the water vapor) is called
specific humidity.

[#105] The polar Easterlies lie at
Correct Answer

(C) 60-90 o latitude

Explanation

Solution: The polar Easterlies lie at 60-90 o latitude. The polar easterlies are the dry, cold prevailing winds that blow from the high-pressure areas of the polar highs at the north and south poles towards low-pressure areas within the Westerlies at high latitudes.