Using several examples, discuss how climate change may affect severe weather events
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary, but may include decreases in global snowfall, but increases in blizzards. Increases in lake-effect snowfall; higher intensity and frequency of tropical cyclones; more tornadoes, etc.
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The most extensive anthropogenic biome is
A) cropland. B) forested lands. C) rangelands. D) settlements.
Which of the following would not typically be considered an Earth Science study?
A) studies of impact craters on the moon B) chemical refining of petroleum C) studies of volcanic eruptions D) studies of acid mine waters and the bacteria that live in those waters
Which of the following is the least likely to be a forecaster’s rule of thumb?
a. For short time intervals, mid-latitude cyclonic storms and fronts tend to move in the same direction and at approximately the same speed as they did during the previous six hours. b. Low pressure areas tend to move in a direction that parallels the isobars in the warm air sector. c. Lows tend to move toward the region of greatest pressure drop. d. Highs tend to move toward the region of greatest pressure drop. e. A “chance of rain” means that the chance of rain is 30-50 percent.
The trade winds can e found between 30 degree and 60 degree N and S latitudes.
a. true b. false