The Aleutian low and Icelandic low are
A)strongest during the winter months because the ocean temperatures are warmer than land temperatures at the same latitude.
B)strongest during the winter months because the ocean temperatures are cooler than land temperatures at the same latitude.
C)weakest during the summer months because the ocean temperatures are warmer than land temperatures at the same latitude.
D)weakest during the winter months because the ocean temperatures are warmer than land temperatures at the same latitude.
E)strong all the time as they are the focus of warm ocean water during all seasons.

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The Aleutian low and Icelandic low are strongest during the winter months because the ocean retains more heat than the land, creating a greater temperature contrast that strengthens these low-pressure systems.

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