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Links: GoQuestion 1Correct1.00 points out of1.00FlagquestionQuestion 2Correct1.00 points out of1.00FlagquestionMy home ► MEA 101 (003) Fall, 2014 ► Module 6 ► Learning Journal 17  Climate Introduction & Global Atmospheric CirculationQUIZ NAVIGATIONFinish reviewStarted onMonday, November 3, 2014, 6:37 PMStateFinishedCompleted onMonday, November 3, 2014, 6:46 PMTime taken9 mins 6 secsGrade 3.78 out of 4.00 (94%)Identify three things or features you could use to identify the climate of a region if youcouldn't use weather data (e.g. temperature, precipitation).1. Types of crops grown2. Types of wildlife 3. Geological characteristics Examples include: Types of vegetation, soil, or animals present; geologic formations (e.g.siltstone vs. sandstone as an indicator of current strength in a body of water), weathering ofrocks.Think about all the things we have investigated in class so far thissemester. Identify three examples of climate-related aspects of the Earthsystem that we have discussed in the class.1. volcanic gases2. atmospheric compositionYou are logged in as Jonathan Kluger (Log out)MEA 101 (003) Fall, 2014 Geology I: Physical123Question 3Partially correct1.78 points out of2.00Flagquestion3. elevationExamples include: Weathering of rocks in canyons or valleys due to wind or water action;sediment transport (how far grains or clasts go based on the strength of the agent); elevationof volcanoes or mountains have a strong influence on average temperatures; varying oxygenlevels in the Cenozoic Era; development of the oceans in the Precambrian as a result ofsteam from molten rock and the Late Heavy Bombardment; tilt of Earth's axis as a result ofTheia's impact... and lots more!If Earth did not rotate, there would just be one large atmosphericconvection cell that would move warm air toward the Poles and cold airtoward the equator. However, the Earth’s rotation makes the atmosphericcirculation pattern more complex and leads to specific climate-linkedlandscapes. Answer the questions that follow to learn more about theglobal circulation patterns. How many flow cells are present in the Northern hemisphere? 3The equator receives more solar radiation than the poles. What happens to air at theequator? It risesWhich part of the Northern hemisphere exhibits air that moves vertically in a similar mannerto air at the equator? 60*N latitudeDue to Earth’s rotation, winds in the Northern hemisphere are deflected to the __________ oftheir course. Right (clockwise)An "easterly” wind Flows toward the eastA rainforest would be most likely found under what conditions? Rising air at the equatorMost of the world’s deserts are located at what latitudes? 30*N & SIdentify the vertical movement of air above desert regions.It fallsYou are logged in as Jonathan Kluger (Log out)Predict precipitation volumes at the South Pole on the basis of air movement. Light precipitationFinish


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