Global Science Outcome: G1; G2; G7 41) The rate at which a Rossby wave propagates is NOT dependent upon this factor:
A) the amplitude of the wave.
B) the wavelength of the wave.
C) the wave's latitudinal position.
D) the westerly component of the wave's internal wind speed.
Answer: A
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a. rolling. b. sliding. c. saltation. d. rolling and sliding. e. rolling, sliding and saltation.
Which of the following does moment magnitude measure or estimate?
A) the amplitude of the largest seismic wave recorded on a seismogram B) the total energy released during an earthquake C) the total damage to an area D) difference in magnitude between P and S waves
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A. monsoonal winds bringing relatively warm moist winds in the winter. B. the moist eastern side of the subtropical high. C. prevailing westerlies and the orientation of mountain chains. D. the moist western side of the subtropical high.
What does the acronym ENSO stand for? Describe the weather patterns in the U.S. as a result of ENSO.
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