Clouds and Precipitation

Why is the vertical movement of air critical to the formation of clouds and precipitation? What role do adiabatic temperature changes pay in these processes?

Temperature ranges and means for an urban area compared to a more rural setting of crops and forests.

Considering the albedo of various surfaces, compare daily temperature ranges and means for an urban area to a more rural setting of crops and forests. Also, are there any other factors other than albedo that might affect these temperature variations?

Psychrometer

When using a psychrometer and the two temperatures read nearly the same, you can conclude that_________________. a. Your instrument reading is accurate b. A change in temperature is likely c. The dew point temperature is very low d. The air has a high relative humidity

Anti-cyclonic winds & Rotating Earth

1. In the Southern Hemisphere the winds around an anti-cyclonic high blow ________________. a. Clockwise and toward the center b. Counterclockwise and toward the center c. Clockwist and outward from the center d. Counterclockwise and outward from the center 2. If earth were not rotating______________________. a. It would lose its atomsphere b. Air would move directly from high to low pressure c. All air would move in one direction only d. Friction would be eliminated

The importance of the science of geology to us as a civilization

The importance of the science of geology to us a a civilization. Give at least two examples. For example, the ability to predict earthquakes and other disasters, or understanding mining and the use of natural resources.