Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Chapter 14.6, Problem 9A
Trace the path of the 40°F isotherm over North America in January. Describe how and explain why the isotherm deviates from a true east-west trend where it crosses from the Pacific Ocean onto the continent.
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