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lunatika

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Which of the following is false regarding the jet streams?
 
  A) The highest velocities occur toward the core of the jet streams.
  B) They weaken during each of the hemisphere's summer and strengthen during its winter.
  C) They occur above the subtropics and the polar front.
  D) They have no known effect on surface weather systems.

Question 2

Which of the following is incorrect regarding the subpolar low-pressure cells?
 
  A) They are known as the Aleutian and Icelandic lows.
  B) They develop more strongly over the ocean than over land.
  C) In the Northern Hemisphere, they are generally stronger in summer than in winter.
  D) They are associated with the polar front.


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Benayers

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

D

Answer to Question 2

C


lunatika

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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