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on: Jul 13, 2018
The broad circulatory patterns of the major surface ocean currents are called ____.
 
 a. streamlines
  b. gyres
  c. trades
  d. upwellings

Question 2

In general, subsidence is greatest over the ____ side of a subtropical high.
 
 a. northern
  b. southern
  c. eastern
  d. western


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

b

Answer to Question 2

c


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