A stationary front does not move because
a. ?winds on both sides of the front are calm.
b. ?the winds blow parallel to the front.
c. ?the front is between high and low pressure.
d. ?the winds blow against each other and are of equal strength.
e. ?the winds blow perpendicular to the front.
ANSWER: b
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