The development of major winter storms in the midwest depends strongly on:
A)rainfall amounts during the previous fall.
B)wind speed aloft.
C)wind speed near the surface.
D)amount of snow already on the ground.
E)air mass contrasts.

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Major winter storms in the midwest are typically the result of clashes between different air masses with different temperatures, humidities, and densities. The greater the air mass contrasts, the more intense the storms tend to be. Therefore, E is the best choice. The other choices may influence the development of winter storms but are not as critical as air mass contrasts.

The Development of Major Winter Storms in the Midwest Depends