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wolverine [178]
3 years ago
8

_________ is a region where the atmospheric pressure at the surface of the planet is greater, and cool air sinks to the Earth's

surface.
Geography
1 answer:
Marta_Voda [28]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

yes

Explanation:

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