Environmental Studies

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The largest annual ranges of temperatures are found:a. at polar latitudes over land. b. at polar ... Started by mckennatimberlake	1 Replies 103 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by huda
Referring to Table 3.3: The air temperature is 45o F, the wind is blowing at 30 MPH, and the wind ... Started by c0205847	1 Replies 54 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by SVictor
Which of the following statements is not correct? a. Calm, cloudy nights are usually warmer than ... Started by Mr3Hunna	1 Replies 51 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by sultana.d
Low clouds retard surface cooling at night better than clear skies because:a. the clouds absorb ... Started by madam-professor	1 Replies 63 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by ebenov
In most areas the warmest time of the day close to the ground occurs in the afternoon between 2 and ... Started by Chloeellawright	1 Replies 26 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by bpool94
A clear, calm, dry winter night would be ideal conditions for a strong radiation inversion. Indicate ... Started by Caiter2013	1 Replies 64 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by ms_sulzle
In summer, humid regions typically have smaller daily temperature ranges and lower maximum ... Started by khang	1 Replies 64 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com
Hypothermia is most common in cold, dry weather. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... Started by wrbasek0	3 Replies 69 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Ahnyah
At any given time, one-fourth of the earth is illuminated by the sun. Indicate whether the statement ... Started by Metfan725	1 Replies 62 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by polinasid
Suppose it is a winter night and at about 11 pm the air cools to the dew-point temperature and a ... Started by gonzo233	1 Replies 42 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by katkat_flores
When radiation fog burns off, the fog tends to dissipate:a. from the bottom up. b. from the top ... Started by haleyc112	1 Replies 36 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Mochi
Exhaled breath from your mouth can condense when:a. it is very cold. b. it is very warm and ... Started by 09madisonrousseau09	1 Replies 84 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Ahernandez18
Which cloud type is composed of ice crystals and can cause a halo to form around the sun or moon? ... Started by Hungry!	1 Replies 63 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by jennafosdick
When viewed from the surface, the smallest individual cloud elements (puffs) are observed with ... Started by asd123	1 Replies 84 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by pami445
Suppose the sky is completely covered with a thin, white layered-type cloud. You look at the ground ... Started by azncindy619	1 Replies 28 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by cpetit11
Hail is usually associated with what cloud? a. stratus b. cumulus c. stratocumulus d. ... Started by nevelica	3 Replies 181 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by GCabra
Satellite images taken of clouds at night use:a. reflected visible light. b. reflected infrared ... Started by CharlieWard	1 Replies 79 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by InfiniteSteez
The clouds shown in Figure 4.14 are:a. cumulus. b. stratocumulus. c. altocumulus. d. cirrocumulus Started by awywial	1 Replies 37 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by ghepp
If the satellite image shown in Figure 4.31 was taken during nighttime hours, it must be: a. an ... Started by jCorn1234	1 Replies 38 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by yasmin
Frost forms when water vapor changes into ice without first becoming a liquid. Indicate whether the ... Started by pragya sharda	1 Replies 34 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by wfdfwc23
The largest concentration of condensation nuclei are usually observed near the earth's surface. ... Started by BrownTown3	1 Replies 38 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by zhanghao
When fog burns off it absorbs sunlight and warms up. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... Started by javeds	1 Replies 88 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by Sweetkitty24130
Stratus clouds are often delicate, fibrous, and white in color. Indicate whether the statement is ... Started by charchew	1 Replies 45 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by CharlieArnold
Mammatus clouds form in descending air. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... Started by WhattoUnderstand	3 Replies 34 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by LP
Vertical mixing of air tends to __________ a large environmental lapse rate. a. decrease b. ... Started by james0929	1 Replies 61 Views	Jul 15, 2018 by SAUXC