Which weather advisory is issued when falling or blowing snow and winds of at least 35 miles per hour restrict visibility to less than 1/4 mile for several hours?
a. tornado warning
b. hurricane warning
c. snow advisory
d. blizzard warning
e. snow warning
ANSWER: d
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B) A decrease in glacial activity
C) An increase in the summer to winter temperature differences
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