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Compare shortwaves and long waves.
  What will be the ideal response?

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Describe, in words or with a sketch, a wind flow pattern that will result in upper-level divergence.
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How can shortwaves be identified and followed on 500 mb charts?
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Why is it important to locate and follow the movements of atmospheric shortwaves?
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Why does middle latitude storm development occur beneath troughs rather than ridges on a 500 mb chart?
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What does cyclogenesis mean, and where does it commonly occur?
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Describe or illustrate the various phases in the life cycle of a middle latitude storm according to the polar front theory.
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In general, at the 500-mb level, the vorticity maximum and the shortwave move along at about ____________________ the speed of the wind.
   
  Fill in the blank with correct word.
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Genius!!!!!!
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