On a hypothetical planet with physical and atmospheric characteristics similar to Earth, which location would be expected to have a higher incidence of tornadoes?
A) a mountainous continent bordering a warm ocean covering a wide range of latitudes
B) a flat continent bordering a cold ocean covering a wide range of latitudes
C) a flat continent bordering a warm ocean covering a wide range of latitudes
D) a mountainous continent bordering a cold ocean covering a wide range of latitudes
Answer: B
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