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Geology 110: Earth and Space Science Chapter 15 (Weather Systems) Homework SELF-REFLECTION AND COMPREHENSION SURVEYS #1: Explain three examples of how you use the weather forecast. Page 410 #2: Examine Figure 15.1. Identify and write down 3 regions in different parts of the country that are relatively free of weather hazards and 3 that appear to have a relatively high risk of experiencing weather hazards. Describe patterns can you identify in the weather characteristics displayed on the map? Checkpoint 15.5, p. 414 #3: Of the five most common types of air masses, which ones most directly affect the area where you live? Checkpoint 15.6, p. 415 #4: Which air masses would be present during July at each of the locations indicated on the following globe? Checkpoint 15.9, p. 418: frontal systems exercise #5: Use the map to answer the questions that follow. The map illustrates the relative positions of a warm and cold front. Where is the warm front located? a) Between A and B b) Between C and D c) At E Where is it raining? a) A and B b) B and C c) C and D d) B and D Which location is in a maritime tropical air mass? a) A b) G c) E d) H Which location will become warmer in the next 12 hours? a) A b) B c) C d) D Which of the following images best represents conditions along the line X-Y on the map? Explain what is happening along X-Y for your choice. Answer: Checkpoint 15.14, p. 422 #6: Updrafts responsible for the formation of thunderstorm clouds are most likely to occur with which combination of conditions? Low-level warm, moist air; upper-level warm, moist air Low-level cool, dry air; upper-level warm, moist air Low-level warm, moist air; upper-level cool, dry air Low-level cool, dry air; upper-level cool, dry air Checkpoint 15.16, p. 423 #7: Rank the three thunderstorm components (air temperature, moisture, a lifting mechanism) in order of their significance in causing thunderstorms. Justify your ranking.