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cagreen833

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In general and based on the three-cell model, along the polar front one would not expect to observe
   a. temperatures on one side lower than on the other side.
   b. an elongated region of lower pressure.
   c. clouds and precipitation.
   d. converging surface air.
   e. sinking air aloft.

Question 2

At Barrow, Alaska (latitude 70N), you would expect the prevailing wind to be
   a. northerly.
   b. easterly.
   c. southerly.
   d. westerly.
   e. northeasterly.



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: e

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: b



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