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APPLICATIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS IN EARTH SCIENCE
NAME: ______________________________
WEEK 7 LAB: Atmospheric Moisture, Pressure, and Wind
RESPONSE FORM
1) Throughout your study of weather you will be examining and interpreting several different types of weather satellite images. To add to your understanding and aid you in your investigations, examine this Satellite Meteorology: Online Remote Sensing Guide from the Weather World 2010 Project (WW2010) at the University of Illinois.
When you have completed your investigation, write short descriptions of (1) the two types of weather satellites (GEOS and PEOS) and (2) each of the various types of weather satellite images. (HINT: Use the links under the title “Sections”.)
2)
Use the data at coolwx.com to answer the following questions. (HINT: Use the links in the left hand navigation bar under the title “MAPS & 10-DAY TIMESERIES”. The answers must include numerical data from the maps generated by clicking on the links.)
a)
What is the cu
ent dew point temperature at your location?
)
Keeping in mind the relationship between air temperature, dew point temperature, and relative humidity, after you compare the cu
ent dew point to the cu
ent temperature at your location, what is your estimated relative humidity? (HINT: Use the dew point temperature from part a and then determine the air temperature from the “Temperature” link in the left hand navigation bar.)
c)
Check your estimated relative humidity from Question b) by using this online weather calculator to determine the actual relative humidity using air temperature and dew point temperature. How accurate was your original estimate?
d)
What is the cu
ent atmospheric pressure at your location? What is the pattern of pressure in the U.S.? Indicate the geographic areas of high and low pressures as well as their measurements, and note the date and time of your observation.
e)
What is the cu
ent wind direction and speed at your location? Describe the general pattern of surface wind directions and speeds in the U.S. Indicate the date and time of your observation.
f)
Write a
ief statement that describes the relation between the cu
ent winds (directions and speeds) and pressures in the United States.
3)
With reference to this United States radar map from Intellicast, describe the cu
ent general pattern of precipitation occu
ences over the country. During the past 8 hours the general movement of the precipitation has been toward which direction? (HINT: Description of precipitation pattern should include the type, intensity, and geographic location of precipitation.)
4)
Examine the weather satellite images at this University of Wisconsin–Madison Website. NOTE: Copy and paste the weather satellite image into this response form.
a)
With reference to your investigation in Question 1 of this exercise, what type of image is shown at the University of Wisconsin site? (HINT: Image type can be found on the image.)
What is the principle behind the image's ability to show cloud cover? (HINT: Use the website from Question 1 to answer the second part of the question.)
)
Using the image, write a summary of the cu
ent cloud cover in North America. Be sure to include the date and time of the image in your report.
5)
Research the high-altitude wind called the jet stream at this Website.
Then, using the data at this San Francisco State University Website, describe the cu
ent pattern and speed of the jet stream over North America. Indicate the date and time of your observation. Use this Website for background information about the map. NOTE: Copy and paste the jet stream analysis map into this response form. (HINT: Pattern should include the geographic location of the jet stream coupled with the speed of the jet stream.)

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APPLICATIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS IN EARTH SCIENCE
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WEEK 8 LAB: Air Masses, the Middle-Latitude Cyclone, and Weather Maps
RESPONSE FORM
1)
Examine in detail all the activities at this University of Illinois Online Weather Guides Website.
a) Select the activity “Surface Observation Symbols”, do the activity, and write a summary of your experience and what you learned by doing the activity. NOTE: Copy and paste the activity into this response form. Additionally, the link to the Weather Visualizer in Q8 of the activity is inactive. Please use the following link to create the latest map of surface observations, http:
www.atmos.illinois.edu/weathe
tree/viewer.pl?launch/sfcobs.
) For 3 points extra credit, select another activity that you think will benefit you the most, do the activity, and write a summary of your experience and what you learned by doing the activity. NOTE: Copy and paste the activity into this response form.
c) For 3 points extra credit, select another activity that you think will benefit you the most, do the activity, and write a summary of your experience and what you learned by doing the activity. NOTE: Copy and paste the activity into this response form.
d) For 3 points extra credit, select another activity that you think will benefit you the most, do the activity, and write a summary of your experience and what you learned by doing the activity. NOTE: Copy and paste the activity into this response form.
2)
From the encoded information on this weather data map, prepare written descriptions of the weather for:
a)
The station nearest to your location. Please indicate the location.
)
A West Coast station. Please indicate the location.
c)
An East Coast station. Please indicate the location.
Be sure to indicate the time and date of the data you have described.
3)
Examine closely this recent surface weather map provided by the American Meteorological Society and prepare a written analysis of the weather patterns across the United States. Be sure to include comments on temperature, pressure, wind patterns, mid-latitude cyclones and fronts (if present), cloud cover, and precipitation (if shown), as well as the time and date of the map. NOTE: Copy and paste the weather map into this response form. (HINT: Weather patterns should include numerical data from the weather map for the entire United States. Use geographic location as an anchor to explain the weather patterns.)
4) After you compare the map in Question 3 with this earlier surface weather map, prepare a 24-hour forecast for your location. Be sure to indicate the date of your forecast in your answer. NOTE: Copy and paste the weather map into this response form. (HINT: 24-hour forecast for your location only should include numerical data from the weather map in Q3 and Q4. Note the changes in the weather map from Q3 as compared with the earlier weather map from Q4. Essentially you are generating a forecast based on already knowing what happened.)

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APPLICATIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS IN EARTH SCIENCE
NAME: ______________________________
WEEK 9 LAB: Global Climates
RESPONSE FORM
1)
Examine closely this Interactive Climate Lab on climate controls developed by Dr. Greg Ca
one. Following your examination, answer the following questions. (HINT: Once you a
ive at the “Interactive Climate Lab”. Read the 2-sentence introduction and then click on “Latitude” to proceed. As you read and interact with each page, click the “next” button to move through the different climate controls.)
a)
List the climate controls discussed in the module.
)
Assume two cities are at the same latitude, one with a maritime location, the other continental. What differences in their temperature and precipitation patterns would you expect?
c)
What effect does the Cascade Mountain Range have on the precipitation across Washington State?
(HINT: Search Google for “Cascade Mountain Range precipitation shadow”.)
d)
How do the storm tracks in North America for January differ from the paths in July? What is responsible for the change? (HINT: Consider the “Pressure and Winds” page.)
e)
In the "Climograph" section of the Interactive Climate Lab, select three cities (each on a different continent and at least one in the Southern Hemisphere) and describe the climate controls responsible for each of their temperature and precipitation patterns.
f)
Which climate control(s) are most influential in determining the climate of your region? Explain your choice(s).
(Interactive laboratory modules developed by Gregory Ca
one, University of South Carolina, Copyright © 2000 by Prentice Hall, Inc.)
2)
Using the information at the WorldClimate Website, locate the historical climate data for a large city near your home town. (HINT: Use “New York Central Park” if you are unable to locate the large cities nearest you.)
a)
Write a short paragraph summarizing the average temperature and rainfall of the location. Be sure to include the name of the city in your report. (HINT: Summary should include numerical temperature and rainfall data.)
)
Using the data on the WorldClimate Website and in Table 20.3 on page 611 on your textbook, determine the Köppen climatic classification of the station.
3)
Examine the influences that cities have on their local climate variables at this U
an Climatology Website created by Dr. Michael J. Pidwirny, Department of Geography, Okanagan University College, Canada.
When compared to rural areas, what are some climate variables that are altered by cities? How are they changed? What are the reasons for these modifications? (HINT: Choose the climate variable, describe how the climate variable is changed by cities as compared to rural areas, and state the reasons for the modification. Do this for each climate variable. Feel free to number your answer by climate variable.)
4)
Investigate the national air quality data at this Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Website. Then, using the information provided, answer the following questions.
a)
What are the six principal atmospheric pollutants?
)
Select one of the six principal pollutants and describe its sources, health and environmental effects, and recent trends. (HINT: Use the link, “Latest Findings on National Air Quality: Status and Trends”, to describe recent trends. Be sure to include numerical data.)
c)
Of the six principal pollutants, which one, or ones, is of the greatest concern in your area? Explain the reason for your choice or choices. (HINT: Be sure to include numerical data.)
d)
Of the six principal pollutants, which have had the most notable improvements in the past 10 years? Suggest a reason, or reasons, for the reductions. (HINT: Be sure to include numerical data.)

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APPLICATIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS IN EARTH SCIENCE
NAME: ______________________________
WEEK 7 LAB: Atmospheric Moisture, Pressure, and Wind
RESPONSE FORM
1) Throughout your study of weather you will be examining and interpreting several different types of weather satellite images. To add to your understanding and aid you in your investigations, examine this Satellite Meteorology: Online Remote Sensing Guide from the Weather World 2010 Project (WW2010) at the University of Illinois.
When you have completed your investigation, write short descriptions of (1) the two types of weather satellites (GEOS and PEOS) and (2) each of the various types of weather satellite images. (HINT: Use the links under the title “Sections”.)
2)
Use the data at coolwx.com to answer the following questions. (HINT: Use the links in the left hand navigation bar under the title “MAPS & 10-DAY TIMESERIES”. The answers must include numerical data from the maps generated by clicking on the links.)
a)
What is the cu
ent dew point temperature at your location?
)
Keeping in mind the relationship between air temperature, dew point temperature, and relative humidity, after you compare the cu
ent dew point to the cu
ent temperature at your location, what is your estimated relative humidity? (HINT: Use the dew point temperature from part a and then determine the air temperature from the “Temperature” link in the left hand navigation bar.)
c)
Check your estimated relative humidity from Question b) by using this online weather calculator to determine the actual relative humidity using air temperature and dew point temperature. How accurate was your original estimate?
d)
What is the cu
ent atmospheric pressure at your location? What is the pattern of pressure in the U.S.? Indicate the geographic areas of high and low pressures as well as their measurements, and note the date and time of your observation.
e)
What is the cu
ent wind direction and speed at your location? Describe the general pattern of surface wind directions and speeds in the U.S. Indicate the date and time of your observation.
f)
Write a
ief statement that describes the relation between the cu
ent winds (directions and speeds) and pressures in the United States.
3)
With reference to this United States radar map from Intellicast, describe the cu
ent general pattern of precipitation occu
ences over the country. During the past 8 hours the general movement of the precipitation has been toward which direction? (HINT: Description of precipitation pattern should include the type, intensity, and geographic location of precipitation.)
4)
Examine the weather satellite images at this University of Wisconsin–Madison Website. NOTE: Copy and paste the weather satellite image into this response form.
a)
With reference to your investigation in Question 1 of this exercise, what type of image is shown at the University of Wisconsin site? (HINT: Image type can be found on the image.)
What is the
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