Intermediate Atmosphere
Essay and Short Answer

 1. The weatherman reports a cold front has moved through the area. Tell what you expect the weather to be like for the rest of the day.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2. The weatherman reports a cold front will be moving through the area. Tell what you expect the weather to be like for the
rest of the day.
 
 
 
 
 
 

3. Construct a line graph using the following temperature information to indicate temperature changes over time. Be sure to
label the graph, the X and Y axis, and use a consistent scale of measurement. Write two statements that generalize information
presented in your graph.
 
Date and Time Temperature
Saturday 8:00 am 42 degrees F
Saturday 12 noon 68 degrees F 
Saturday 4:00 pm 73 degrees F
Saturday 8:00 pm 71 degrees F
Sunday midnight  66 degrees F
Sunday 4:00 am 62 degrees F 
Sunday 8:00 am 64 degrees F
 






4. Construct a line graph using the following barometric information to indicate air pressure changes over time. Be sure to label the graph, the X and Y axis, and use a consistent scale of measurement. Write two statements that generalize information presented in your graph.
 
Date and Time Air Pressure
Saturday 8:00 am 996 mb
Saturday 12:00 pm  998 mb
Saturday 4:00 pm  1005 mb
Saturday 8:00 pm  1005 mb
Sunday 12:00 am  1008 mb
Sunday 4:00 am 1006 mb
Sunday 8:00 am 999  mb
 
 
 

5. The National Storm center has issued a Hurricane warning and classified the approaching storm as a Category 1. Tell what this means in terms of wind speed and damage, and indicate how you would prepare for the storm if you lived on the coast in an apartment
 
 
 
 
 

6. The National Storm center has issued a Hurricane warning and classified the approaching storm as a Category 3. Tell what this means in terms of wind speed and damage, and indicate how you would prepare for the storm if you lived 30 miles from the coast in a regular house.
 
 
 
 
 

7. How are a Northeaster and an Alberta Clipper alike? How are they different?
 
 
 
 
 

8. Describe where hurricanes form and what happens as they develop.