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sammy

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A physical feature, such as a body of water, might actually aid transportation and migration because ocean travel may be easier than overland travel. However, if that physical feature hinders migration, it is an example of
 
  A) an environmental push factor.
  B) a forced migration.
  C) an intervening obstacle.
  D) a cultural pull factor.
  E) an environmental incentive.

Question 2

Since the equator-to-pole temperature contrast is the major cause of atmospheric circulations, you would expect wind speeds to be slowest in the:
 
  A) autumn. B) winter. C) spring. D) summer.


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Missbam101

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

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sammy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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