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The following questions refer to the above illustration of a middle-latitude cyclone. The dashed lines show the positions of the fronts six hours ago.
Which of the following descriptions is associated with an omega high?
A. It does not stay in the same geographic area for long.
B. It produces high surface wind speeds.
C. It forms when the flow aloft is meridional.
D. It is known as a shallow high.
Answer: C
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