The area of conflict between colder and warmer air masses in the subpolar region
A) is termed the polar front.
B) is unrelated to the formation of cyclonic storms.
C) is most distinctive during summer months in each respective hemisphere.
D) is referred to as the subtropical contact zone.
A
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