In examining POTET (potential evapotranspiration) values throughout the year for New Orleans and comparing them to PRECIP (precipitation) received, is there an annual moisture surplus or deficit?



New Orleans—Station # 4

What will be an ideal response?


PRECIP exceeds POTET during all months except two, so water surpluses dominate the water balance.

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The greatest surface warming is projected for which of the following regions during the next 100 years?

A. polar regions B. tropics C. middle latitudes D. equator

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Some of the most dangerous weather is produced by a type of thunderstorm called a(n):

A) roll cloud. B) updraft. C) supercell. D) gust front.

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Discuss annual precipitation amounts and distribution in humid subtropical climates

What will be the ideal response?

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What challenges would natural vegetation face growing in this climate, as opposed to the climate in Montreal or New Orleans?


Sacramento—Station # 6
What will be an ideal response?

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