Tropical disturbances are most likely to form

A) through the actions of easterly waves.
B) through convection processes associated with ITCZ.
C) when mid-latitude troughs migrate south.
D) above 20 degrees latitude and below -20 degrees latitude.


Answer: A

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. interval data B. nominal data C. ratio data D. ordinal data

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