15. By comparing the two monthly image, the belt of maximum average precipitation in the pacific ocean is located ___ in August.
15. By comparing the two monthly image, the belt of maximum average precipitation in the pacific ocean is located ___ in August.
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15. By comparing the two monthly image, the belt of maximum average precipitation in the pacific ocean is located ___ in August.
A. North of the equator
B. Along the Equator
C. South of the Equator
Transcribed Image Text:Figure 4A-4 provides a map of average rainfall rate for the month of February from 1998 to 2012 using data collected by TRMM satellite observations.
TRMM Composite Climatology of Surface Rainfall (February, 1998-2012)
36N
3ON -
24N
18N -
12N-
6N -
EQ
6S
125-
18S
24S
30S-
36S
30E
60E
90E
120E 150E
180
150W
120W
9ÓW
60W
3ÓW
O 1.2 3 4.5 6 7.8
9 10.5 12 13.5 15
Transcribed Image Text:Figure 4A-5 displays an average August, also from 1998 to 2012. February and August are the time of the year when the Southern and Northern Hemisphere SSTS are near their highest
precipitation values, respectively.
TRMM Composite Climatology of Surface Rainfall (August, 1998-2012)
36N
3ON -
24N
18N
12N
6N
EQ
6S
12S
18S
24S-
30S
365
30E
60E
90E
120E 150E
180
150W 120W 90w
9ÓW
60W
30W
O 1.2 3 4.5 6 7.8
9 10.5 12 13.5 15
Figure 4A-5 TRMM average rainfall rate for August 1998-2012 INASA Link 4A-31
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