Integrated Science
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Author: Tillery, Bill W.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill,
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Chapter 17.4, Problem 7SC
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The type of air mass present on an area which results in appearance of high cirrus clouds, low stratus clouds, and continuous light rain for multiple days.
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