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neverstopbelieb

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Air masses are
 
  A) large bodies of air with fairly uniform temperature and moisture characteristics.
  B) large bodies of air with the same mass.
  C) large bodies of air with fairly uniform pressure characteristics.
  D) large bodies of air with fairly uniform wind characteristics.

Question 2

Strengthening trade winds across the equatorial Pacific Ocean set the stage for ________ and weaker trade winds encourage the development of ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: La Nina; El Nino



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