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daltonest1984

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What is true about tropical cyclones?
 
  A. They are much larger than midlatitude cyclones.
  B. They can move into the midlatitudes.
  C. They are associated with high-pressure centers.
  D. They develop from two unlike air masses.
  E. They are categorized by their barometric readings.

Question 2

What is an easterly wave?
 
  A. a migratory, high-pressure system in the tropics
  B. a band of thunderstorms associated with a cyclone
  C. a migratory, low-pressure system in the tropics
  D. a band of easterly blowing surface winds
  E. migratory surface ocean waves of the tropics



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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