Drought in the Western U.S.
Mean US Precipitation (in inches) Average Precipitation in 1 Year (in inches): <5= Red 5-10= Orange 10-25= Yellow 25-40= Green 40-70= Light Blue = Dark Blue >100 = Purple Graphic from:
Where is the least precipitation? Where is the most precipitation? Why are some areas wet and some areas more dry? Average Precipitation in 1 Year (in inches): <5= Red 5-10= Orange 10-25= Yellow 25-40= Green 40-70= Light Blue = Dark Blue >100 = Purple
Where is the least precipitation? Where is the most precipitation? Why are some areas wet and some areas more dry? consider topography… Topography of the United States Green areas are lower Dark brown areas are higher topography
Where is the drought occurring?