The idealized flow diagram above shows geopotential heights at 500 mb and 700 mb. Use this diagram to answer the questions below. Explain whether the vertical wind profile at point A is veering or backing. Justify your answer. (2.5 points) Explain whether the vertical wind profile at point B is veering or backing. Justify your answer. (2.5 points) Identify the geostrophic wind direction at point B at 500 mb. Given the height field, explain whether the geostrophic wind would have both a u and a v component and explain what the sign on those components would be. (10 points)

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We acknowledge the existence of the polar jet stream in the middle latitudes, but a secondary jet stream, called the subtropical jet stream, is also prominent during certain times of the year. Develop a brief response that identifies the general location (latitude) of the subtropical jet stream, the time of year it would most likely be strongest, and whether it exists at a higher or lower altitude than the polar jet stream. (10 points)

Discuss two ways advection was an important concept in synoptic meteorology. (5 points)

As scientists, it is important to scrutinize scientific information you receive related to your area of expertise, even if they seemingly come from reputable sources. The image below is from a well-known publisher, but it has some critical issues in how it presents Rossby waves and synoptic scale motion. Identify two major issues with this image. (5 points)

Friction is considered to be a generation term in the vorticity equation, although at the synoptic scale it tends to be negligible. What is a scenario in which friction could generate vorticity (at any scale)? Be specific in your description. (5 points)

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Which bone is the longest and strongest in the human body?