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LaDunn

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Zonal patterns
 
  A) feed the formation of intense cyclones.
  B) feed the formation of intense anticyclones.
  C) create substantial regions of heavy weather.
  D) show little north-south displacement between contour lines on a 500 mb map.

Question 2

Explain the physical processes behind speed divergence, speed convergence, diffluence, and confluence.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Speed divergence and speed convergence occur when air moving in a constant direction either speeds up or slows down. A second type of divergence and convergence, diffluence and confluence, occurs when air stretches out or converges horizontally due to variations in wind direction.


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