Question

data source: united states national oceanic and atmospheric administration/earth system research laboratory, physical sciences division
the passage below describes the conditions in northern and central africa on that day. use the information from the maps to complete the passage.
less warmer more dry humid
cooler
the map of air temperature shows that the air above
northern africa was than the air above central africa.
the map of specific humidity shows that the air above northern
africa was compared to the air above central africa.
the lower specific humidity levels above northern africa are due
to overall evaporation in the deserts of northern
africa than in the tropical forests of central africa.

Explanation:

1. Northern Africa (dominated by deserts) is typically warmer than central Africa's tropical regions.
2. Desert air in northern Africa is far drier than the humid air over central Africa's rainforests.
3. Deserts have less evaporation than tropical forests, leading to lower humidity.

Answer:

1. warmer
2. dry
3. less