In heavy rainfall - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Climate The long-term pattern of weather in a particular area. Five major components of a a climates system. The atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the cryosphere, the lithosphere, and the biosphere. Atmosphere Layers of gases surrounding a planet or other celestial body. Hydrosphere All the Earth's water in the ground, on the surface, and in the air. Cryosphere Icy part of the Earth's water including icebergs, glaciers, and ice caps. Lithosphere The solid, outer part of Ea...

Science Olympiad quiz bowl latest version already passed thermometer device that measures temperature clouds stratus, cirrus, and nimbus are types of these What country experiences the most tornadoes? United States of America rainbow spectrum of light that appears when the sun shines into water droplets in the air Blizzard created by low temperatures, heavy snow, strong winds wind described by the terms "breeze" and "gale" global warming human activity linked to the w...

Types of floodplains - Answer Riverine, coastal, and shallow Watershed - Answer area that drains into a lake, stream, or body of water. Also called basin or catchment area. Channel - Answer Ground features that carry water through and out of a watershed Riverine Flooding - Answer flooding that occurs along a channel Flash flooding - Answer flooding that occurs in hilly and mountainous areas that may come scant minutes after a heavy rainfall. One can also occur in urban...

GEOG 1900 Exam 2 (Terms Only) Questions and Answers 100% Solved Geostrophic Wind Theoretical wind balanced between pressure gradient and Coriolis force Convergence Coming together of air masses, leads to rising air and precipitation Divergence Air masses moving away from a location, results in sinking air Isobars Lines connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure on a weather map Trade Winds Consistent easterly winds in the tropics, important for weather and climate Intertropical Co...

apes unit 4 exam packet questions and answers rated A+ 2024/2025(pg. 11) soil layers (top to bottom) - correct answer o horizon (humus) a horizon (topsoil) e horizon (eluviation layer) b horizon (subsoil) c horizon (regolith) r horizon (bedrock) (pg. 11) biome differences: - correct answer 1. forests- warm climate, rich soil, alternating rainfall seasons 2. grassland- soil rich in organic materials, alternating rain seasons 3. rainforest- hot/humid climate, thin soil, heavy rainfall ...

Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Exam Latest Update Graded A+ Erosion Impact Area area of land NOT ASSOCIATED with a current land- disturbing activity but contributing to sedimentation How much more soil loss occurs from construction sites versus natural soil erosion rates? Agricultural land? 1000 times more than the average natural soil erosion rate. 20 times more than agricultural land. What are 4 erosive forces? wind water ice gravity Name and define 5 s...

Green River College: BIOL 100 Unit 3 Notes Latest Updated Chapter 6: Energy for life Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the cellular structure where photosynthesis occurs and describe its function. 2. State the overall chemical equation for photosynthesis. 3. Recognize what is meant by the terms reduction and oxidation. 4. Describe the function of photosynthetic pigments. 5. Explain the flow of electrons in the light reactions. 6. Explain how ATP and NADPH are generated in the light reac...

Who trains storm spotters? - warning coordination meteorologist What is at the root of all effective partnerships? - good communication Radio is as reliable a medium as television for receiving or distributing information. - radio is not as reliable a media as television for receiving or distributing information About how much is a NOAA Weather Radio with SAME technology? - $30 Sirens are meant to warn people indoors and outdoors. - false (only outdoors) Research has shown that pe...

How long a DUI remains on record - ANSWER 7 years When to have lights on - ANSWER half hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise When cars will hydroplane in heavy rainfall - ANSWER 35-55 mph Wide, white painted line - ANSWER stop line Dim lights when this far from an oncoming car - ANSWER 500 ft Minimum interstate speed - ANSWER 70 mph The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right, right always goes first - ANSWER If 2 vehicles arrive to a 4 way interse...

LLPSD FF1 Chapter 16 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | 100% Pass What is a potential hazard of breaking a window during horizontal ventilation? A) Decreases oxygen flow B) Can cause sudden fire growth if air rushes in C) Causes structural collapse D) Reduces the amount of smoke When using a hydraulic ventilation method, where should the nozzle be positioned? A) At the ceiling B) Directly outside the window C) Just inside the window, at a narrow angle D) At ...