What is the cause-and-effect relationship between the pattern of ...

[erika]

What is the cause-and-effect relationship between the pattern of upper-level winds and surface low- and high-pressure systems?
 
  A) There is no strong or consistent relationship.
  B) Upper level wind patterns strongly control the origin and development of surface systems.
  C) Surface systems control the upper level wind patterns.
  D) Surface systems depend primarily on wind speeds at upper levels.
  E) Surface lows decrease upper level wind speeds, surface highs increase them.

Question 2

The warmest temperature ever recorded in the United States occurred in Death Valley, CA.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

[macmac]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

TRUE