In Eurasia, the Land Becomes Cold in the Winter and Develops

question 9

Multiple Choice

In Eurasia, the land becomes cold in the winter and develops a seasonal high-pressure system from which surface flow is directed off the land. In the summer, in contrast, the opposite occurs: The landmasses are heated and develop a low-pressure cell, which permits air to flow onto the land. This "switch" in directions of airflow into or off of the continent gives rise to ________.

• A)the monsoon
• B)cyclones
• C)the polar high
• D)easterlies and westerlies

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