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Title: Approximately 70 of Earth's surface is covered by ____.
Post by: samilee on Mar 6, 2018
Approximately 70 of Earth's surface is covered by ____.
 A) forests
  B) cities
  C) oceans
  D) clouds

Question 2

Microclimate refers to the ____.
 A) climate of a valley or forest
  B) climatic conditions inside a house or building
  C) climatic changes that occur over a short period of time
  D) small climatic region near the ground

Question 3

Why should air temperature measurements be made in the shade?

Question 4

Some sailors, even in ancient times, would dump oil into the sea during stormy weather, claiming it reduced the winds around the ship. Could this practice work? Why or why not?

Question 5

Explain how two cities in similar latitudes with the same mean annual temperature can have different climates.

Question 6

For the past 30 years, the annual death toll from hurricanes in the United States has averaged fewer than 50 persons, mostly in part because of the advanced warning provided by the National Weather Service. Why then did Hurricane Katrina result in over 1,500 deaths?

Question 7

How does humidity affect the diurnal temperature range?

Question 8

Explain the various aspects of hurricanes that can allow them to be so devastating.


Title: Approximately 70 of Earth's surface is covered by ____.
Post by: Omama on Mar 6, 2018
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Title: Approximately 70 of Earth's surface is covered by ____.
Post by: samilee on Mar 6, 2018
Dude, you're awesome. I wish I had you as my teacher!


Title: Approximately 70 of Earth's surface is covered by ____.
Post by: Omama on Mar 6, 2018
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