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darbym82

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Low pressure systems form over heated landmasses in the summer while high pressure systems form
  over the ocean. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



Question 2

Most of mid-latitude weather is generated from an unstable zone between Ferrel and polar cells. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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bfulkerson77

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
The position of the pressure systems then reverse during the winter seasons. Information can be found
in the section Understanding the Ocean Began with Voyaging for Trade and Exploration



Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
The polar air does not mix well with the Farrel cells. The polar cell's air is more dense than the Ferrel
cell's air. The unstable zone creates the weather conditions found in the mid-latitudes. Information can
be found in the section The Atmosphere Moves in Response to Uneven Solar Heating and Earth's
Rotation.






 

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