Cyclonic storm tracks across the United States and Canada generally
A) shift to the south in winter, and toward the north in summer.
B) move east to west.
C) move south to north.
D) exist in spring and fall only.
A
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A) Conduction B) Convection C) Advection D) Radiation E) Convention
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