Applications and Investigations in Earth Science Plus Mastering Geology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (9th Edition) (What's New in Geosciences)

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ISBN: 9780134748368

Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Publisher: PEARSON

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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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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science Plus Mastering Geology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (9th Edition) (What's New in Geosciences)

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