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S-290 part II exam with correct answersWhat unpredictable wind is more likely to occur near intersecting drainages during the afternoon with
unstable air? - correct answer -Wind Eddies
What can influence the curing of fuels as well as the intensity and spread of wildland fires? - correct
answer -Shape of the country
List 2 methods to determine slope - correct answer -1. Clinometer
2. Measurement (with a stick or on a topo map)
When will the WEST aspect expect slope temperature and slope winds be at their greatest? - correct
answer -Evening
When will the EAST aspect expect slope temperature and slope winds be at their greatest? - correct
answer -Midmorning
When will the NORTH aspect expect slope temperature and slope winds be at their greatest? - correct
answer -noon
When will the SOUTH aspect expect slope temperature and slope winds be at their greatest? - correct
answer -noon
True/ False
General winds cannot be modified by topography to form local winds that blow in different directions. -
correct answer -False
What is the formula for percent of slope? - correct answer -Rise/ Run x 100
What is the percent of the slope for a ridge 1500 feet long with an elevation rise of 300 ft? - correct
answer -20%
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