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plant canopies serve as
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foreign surfaces that are suitable for condensation
leads to additional input of water into the area |
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canopy condensation reduces...
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canopy flammability
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where do we find regions with significant fog precip?
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1. areas with frequent presence of fog/low clouds
2. close to the ocean (moist air) 3. presence of a forest |
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in regions where ______ air moves through cold canopies, vegetation my strip atmospheric moisture off of clouds
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humid
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condensed water on the canopies eventually ______
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drips to the ground providing an input of water into the ecosystem
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plant canopies serve as...
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condensation collectors
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4 characteristics of regions affected by FOG precipitation
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1. presence of fog/low clouds
2. close to the ocean (moister air) 3. presence of a forest (condensation occurs on plant surfaces) 4. mountains (cooling via uplift) |
