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In tropical regions, the trade winds converge along the ____, producing rising air, towering clouds, and heavy precipitation all year long.
   a. equator
   b. eastern coastal margins
   c. Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
   d. western coastal margins
   e. subtropical highs

Question 2

Precipitation is most abundant ____.
   a. where the air rises
   b. where the air sinks
   c. where the air is cool
   d. near subtropical highs
   e. at the poles


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s.meritte

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: a


rl

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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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