One of the reasons why tornado frequency is lower in Europe than in North America is

A) the Gulf Stream encourages the clash or warm and cold air.
B) east west trending mountains inhibit the clash of warm and cold air.
C) lower population densities and storm reporting capabilities.
D) higher than normal temperatures due to the presence of the Gulf Stream.


B) east west trending mountains inhibit the clash of warm and cold air.

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a. before Congress can pass any law b. to be put to voters on every local ballot if federal action may affect local environments c. for implementation of any program funded by the World Bank d. for any federal action that may affect U.S. environmental quality e. only by executive order

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A. H2 B. CH4 C. C D. H4 E. none of the above

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A) esthetics. B) semiotics. C) image interpretation. D) heuristics. E) symbology.

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