Which of the Following Is True About Polar High-Pressure Areas

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about polar high-pressure areas?

• A)They are responsible for the increased rate of sea ice melt.
• B)They produce the polar easterlies.
• C)They are stronger than all other pressure areas on Earth.
• D)They are cyclonic.

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A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, critical for regulating vital bodily functions and hormone secretion.

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