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En relación con el Frente Polar:Regarding the seasonal position of the Polar Front:
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Correct answer: a) The Pacific Polar Front in winter runs from the Philippines to the west coast of the United States
Why it is correct
In winter the Pacific Polar Front stretches from near the Philippines/Japan across to the west coast of North America. In summer it weakens as it retreats north, and it lies between the Polar and Ferrel cells.
Why the others are not
- b) In winter the Atlantic front runs from Florida/Bermuda towards SW Britain.
- c) In summer it shifts northwards but weakens.
- d) It lies between the Polar and Ferrel cells, not the Hadley cell.
How to work it out in the exam
- Pacific Polar Front in winter: from the Philippines to the US West Coast.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2020 · 3ª convocatoria · CY Módulo genérico · question 3 Official paper · Official answer key
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