Which of the following statements describes the usual speed and strength of atmospheric shortwaves?
A. They are slower than longwaves and weaken when they move through a longwave ridge.
B. They are faster than longwaves and weaken when they move through a longwave ridge.
C. They are faster than longwaves and strengthen when they move through a longwave ridge.
D. They are slower than longwaves and strengthen when they move through a longwave ridge.
Answer: B
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