In the Temperate Zone, Between Approximately 30° and 60° N

question 150

Multiple Choice

In the temperate zone, between approximately 30° and 60° N and S latitudes, a circular air current occurs.Which movement of air at these latitudes causes wet climatic conditions?

• A) Surface air cools as it moves further north or south, releasing precipitation.
• B) Air warms at Earth's surface, then rises, cools, and releases precipitation.
• C) Air cools at Earth's surface, then rises, cools even more, and releases precipitation.
• D) Higher air pressure at high altitudes forces air to stay in place, where it releases precipitation.
• E) Air descends and moves equally into the polar and temperate zones, releasing equal amounts of precipitation.

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