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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.

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Maps of the Difficulty: Global distribution of the mean height of the 500 mb surface in January and July demonstrate that all of the following is true, except:
 
  A) 500 mb heights are greatest over the tropics.
  B) 500 mb heights typically increase with increasing latitude.
  C) the gradient in height is greatest in the hemisphere experiencing winter.
  D) for a given latitude the 500 mb height is greater in summer than in winter.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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