Which of the following is most closely associated with midlatitude cyclones?
A) zonal flow in the upper westerlies
B) subsidence of air above the surface cyclone
C) stable air
D) cloud-free skies
E) meridional flow in the upper westerlies

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Midlatitude cyclones are associated with meridional flow in the upper westerlies. This flow pattern helps to provide the necessary conditions for the development and intensification of these storms. The other options listed (A, B, C, and D) are not closely associated with midlatitude cyclones.

Which of the Following Is Most Closely Associated with Midlatitude