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A) from the subpolar low flowing south to the subtropical high.
B) from the subtropical high flowing north to the subpolar low.
C) from the subtropical high flowing south to the subpolar low.
D) from the subpolar low flowing north to the subtropical high.


B) from the subtropical high flowing north to the subpolar low.

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