Answer to #1Precipitation in the Pacifi c Northwest
Th e Pacifi c Northwest includes the states of Washington and Oregon. Th is region
is famous for its moist climate and lush rain forests.
Answer to #2Th e U.S. Precipitation layer is semi-transparent, so you should be able to see
through the layer to the underlying shaded relief image. Th is allows you to
examine topography and precipitation together.
Answer to #3a. Atmosphere
Answers will vary. Examples are Namibia, Chile, Mexico, and Australia.
b. Oceans
Answers will vary. Examples are United States (coastal cities), England, Japan, Saudi
Arabia.
c. Ice sheets
Answers will vary. Examples are New Zealand, South Africa, Norway.
Answer to #4a. Atmosphere
Answers will vary. Countries that are located near oceans, at desert latitudes, and
have winds that bring moisture over the land would be most suitable for using water
from the atmosphere.
b. Oceans
Answers will vary. Countries that are near oceans and are relatively wealthy would be
most suitable for using the oceans as a water source.
c. Ice sheets
Answers will vary. Countries that are located near ice sheets, and are relatively wealthy
and technologically advanced, would be most suitable for using ice sheets as a water
source.
Answer to #5Answers will vary. Countries that are located near oceans, at desert latitudes, and
have winds that bring moisture over the land would be most suitable for using water
from the atmosphere.
Answer to #6Answers will vary. It is unknown if the ice sheets are being used as a drinking water
source at this time. The relative inaccessibility of the water in the ice is the main reason
why this source is not being used.
Answer to #7Answers will vary. Some countries in the Middle East are investigating the use of
saltwater for a drinking water supply (and some countries are already using saltwater
as a source through desalination).
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