The wavelength of both transverse and longitudinal waves is measured parallel to the direction of the travel of the wave.
Because wavelength is the distance between the two successful crest or trough.
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Amplitude of longitudinal waves is measured at right angles to the direction of the travel of the wave and represents the maximum distance the molecule has moved from its normal position.
Because amplitude is the measure of maximum displacement from the original position
When a cloud of gas and dust in space was disturbed, maybe by the explosion of a nearby star.This explosion made waves in space which squeezed the cloud of gas & dust.
Seattle (near water) would have hotter temperatures because it is by a large body of water. Unlike Bismarck which is surrounded by land. Bismarck would get hotter. Seattle would be affected the large body of water which heats more slowly than the continent warming.