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


ANS: T
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.

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