Storms that enter the Great Lakes Basin from the west and northwest at a peak in October are the products of pressure systems known as __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — Alberta lows

Alberta lows are intense low-pressure systems that originate in the lee of the Canadian Rockies. As they track southeastward across the Great Lakes, they frequently generate severe storms, particularly in the autumn months, characterized by high winds and significant wave action across the Great Lakes basin.