The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780134758589
Author: Frederick K. Lutgens, Edward J. Tarbuck, Redina Herman, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 7GST
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The reason why the occurrences of midlatitude cyclones are less common over the United States in late summer than in winter and spring.
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The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology (14th Edition)
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