James P. Epsy deduced that storms were what shape thanks to his research along the Atlantic Coast?
a. Round or oblong c. Triangular and obtuse
b. Square or rectangular d. Round and obtuse
ANS: A
Epsy concluded from his study of thousands of weather reports along the American east coast that storms were round or oblong.
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