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← GeographyWhich outcome is caused within mid-latitude regions by amplified Rossby waves?
A)Increased extreme weather variability.✓
B)Declining stratospheric ozone concentrations.
C)Weakening coastal upwelling currents.
D)Intensification of deep ocean currents.
💡 Explanation
Extreme weather variability increases because amplified Rossby waves cause stationary or slowly-moving weather patterns through meridional heat transport intensification. This triggers prolonged heat waves, droughts, or cold snaps, rather than affecting ozone or ocean circulation.
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