Question

Throughout the year, the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) issues maps of precipitation and drought conditions as they change and storms arise. They also make a map for each year that summarizes total precipitation to provide a broader perspective for the regions that experienced high, normal, and low rainfall relative to their average totals. Study the map below, and determine which statements about the map are true.

A) The map represents precipitation conditions for a specific month.
B) The regions labeled "Below Average" experienced higher rainfall than their average totals.
C) The regions labeled "Above Average" experienced lower rainfall than their average totals.
D) The map provides information on both precipitation and drought conditions.

Answer 1

Without the specific map, we cannot confirm statements A to C about the map, but generally, regions labeled 'Below Average' have lower rainfall relative to their average totals and regions labeled 'Above Average' have higher rainfall. Statement D is likely true since NOAA maps commonly depict both precipitation and drought conditions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) creates maps that summarize total precipitation and illustrate drought conditions. The map mentioned in the student's question has not been provided, but based on the common practices of NOAA, it is possible to address the statements made in the question.

Statement A is not necessarily true as NOAA produces maps for various timeframes including specific months, seasons, and annual summaries. Statement B is false because regions labeled "Below Average" would have experienced lower, not higher, rainfall than their average totals. Statement C is also false as regions labeled "Above Average" would have experienced more rainfall than their average totals, not less. Statement D is likely true, as NOAA maps often provide information on both precipitation and drought conditions, showing areas of high and low precipitation which can correlate with drought areas.