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Tropical climates are typically located
 
  A) almost exclusively at high altitudes due to closer proximity to the sun.
  B) primarily in areas associated with cold ocean currents.
  C) at higher latitudes influenced by continental tropical air masses.
  D) at all areas of the Earth influenced by a subtropical high pressure system.
  E) straddling the equator between 20 N/S.

Question 2

If the pressure gradient is steeper, wind will be ________ than areas with a gradual pressure gradient.
 
  A) lighter B) warmer C) stronger D) slower E) cooler



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Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

C



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