Which of the following is incorrect regarding the Northern Hemisphere subpolar low-pressure cells?
A) They are found around 60° N.
B) They develop more strongly over the ocean than over land.
C) They are known as the Aleutian and Icelandic lows.
D) They are associated with the polar front.
E) They are generally stronger in summer than in winter.
E
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