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Beheh

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Extratropical cyclones move eastward because they are rooted in the westerly winds Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The intertropical convergence zone coincides with Earth's meteorological equator which is different
  than the 0 latitude line. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.




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Answer to Question 1

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Extratropical cyclones form between two air masses. They have a low pressure zone in the center of
the spinning air mass. Information can be found in the section Storms Are Variations in Large-Scale
Atmospheric Circulation.



Answer to Question 2

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The ITCZ lies at the thermal equator. The thermal equator, however, does not form a straight line. It is
approximately 5 north of the geographical equator. Information can be found in the section
Atmospheric Circulation Generates Large-Scale Surface Wind Patterns





Beheh

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Reply 2 on: Aug 22, 2018
:D TYSM


coreycathey

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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