The Earth in Space
https://docs.google.com/document/d/138mRnvO3CwgisL95tAhTIH-zdnW2hr1Or7mZSzF_TVs/edit?hl=en&authkey=CMbH2OMJ
The Sun
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vRkXBCLC5ceNUwEveBIioVATej7CqXuZtwgS0YyGNsI/edit?hl=en&authkey=CIj60H8
Blizzard Research
A blizard occurs because a cold air mass moves out of the Arctic into the temperate zone. Cold air rises along the boundary between the two air masses. This boundary is called a cold front.
http://volweb.utk.edu/school/sumnercs/ellism/ink5.htm
Blizzard's mostly happen in the dangerous cold mass that produce blizzards They usally come from the North Pole ,South Pole in the central Unitied, British, cloumbia, canada,and rocky montains although Blizzards are actually not as commonin the U.S as in some parts of the world but, they say the blizzards in the U.S are more dangerous because the less prepared in the U.S
http://volweb.utk.edu/school/sumnercs/ellism/ink4.htm
Blizzards are characterized by low temperatures, accompanied by winds that are at least 35 mph or greater, there must also be sufficient falling and or blowing snow in the air that will frequently reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less for a duration of at least 3 hours. A severe blizzard is considered to have temperatures near or below 10°F, winds exceeding 45 mph, and visibility reduced by snow to near zero. Blizzard conditions often develop on the northwest side of an intense storm system The difference between the lower pressure in the storm and the higher pressure to the west creates a tight pressure gradient, which in turn results in very strong winds. These winds combine with snow and blowing snow to produce extreme conditions. Storm systems powerful enough to cause blizzards usually form when the jet stream dips far to the south, allowing cold air from the north to clash with warm air from the south. With the colder and drier polar air comes atmospheric temperatures cold enough for the development of snow, sleet, or freezing rain.
http://volweb.utk.edu/school/sumnercs/ellism/ink5.htm
Blizzard's mostly happen in the dangerous cold mass that produce blizzards They usally come from the North Pole ,South Pole in the central Unitied, British, cloumbia, canada,and rocky montains although Blizzards are actually not as commonin the U.S as in some parts of the world but, they say the blizzards in the U.S are more dangerous because the less prepared in the U.S
http://volweb.utk.edu/school/sumnercs/ellism/ink4.htm
Blizzards are characterized by low temperatures, accompanied by winds that are at least 35 mph or greater, there must also be sufficient falling and or blowing snow in the air that will frequently reduce visibility to 1/4 mile or less for a duration of at least 3 hours. A severe blizzard is considered to have temperatures near or below 10°F, winds exceeding 45 mph, and visibility reduced by snow to near zero. Blizzard conditions often develop on the northwest side of an intense storm system The difference between the lower pressure in the storm and the higher pressure to the west creates a tight pressure gradient, which in turn results in very strong winds. These winds combine with snow and blowing snow to produce extreme conditions. Storm systems powerful enough to cause blizzards usually form when the jet stream dips far to the south, allowing cold air from the north to clash with warm air from the south. With the colder and drier polar air comes atmospheric temperatures cold enough for the development of snow, sleet, or freezing rain.
http://www.weather.com/encyclopedia/winter/blizzard.html
The 911Broadcast emergency notification and alert service can deliver a large number of phone calls using a network of phone systems employing digital phone lines simultaneously. Should a disaster such as a snow storm, wild fire or flood hit your area, 911Broadcast systems can alert your community quickly providing specific instructions if an evacuation is required.
Is a severe storm condition characterized by low temperatures, strong winds, and heavy snow. By definition, the difference between blizzard and a snowstorm is the strength of the wind. Ground blizzards are a variation on the traditional blizzard, in that ground blizzards require high winds to stir up snow that has already fallen, rather than fresh snowfall. Regardless of the variety of blizzard, they can bring near-whiteout conditions, which restrict visibility to near zero. Blizzards have a negative impact on local economies and can paralyze regions for days at a time, particularly where snowfall is unusual or rare. The 1972
http://www.ussartf.org/blizzards.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blizzard
http://www.weather.com/encyclopedia/winter/blizzard.html
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Friday, November 19, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Climate inquiry
"United States Search and Rescue Task Force" http://www.ussartf.org/blizzards.htm
A blizzard is a severe winter storm with a combination of blowing snow and wind resulting in very low visibilities. Heavy snowfalls and severe cold often accompany blizzards, but are not needed for a blizzard to occur.
Extreme cold often accompanies a winter storm or is left in its wake. Prolonged exposure to the cold of a blizzard could cause frostbite or hypothermia or even become life threatening.
Blizzards winter precepitation is winds of over 35 mph with snow and blowing snow reducing visibility to near 0! Then on top of that the dangerousness of the cold and what the cold can do to your body!
"Global Climate Change / NASA's Eyes on the Earth." National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Author. Randell Jackson. http://climate.nasa.gov/effects/
Global climate change has already had observable effects on the environment. Glaciers have shrunk, ice on rivers and lakes is breaking up earlier, plant and animal ranges have shifted and trees are flowering sooner.
Effects that scientists had predicted in the past would result from global climate change are now occurring: loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level rise and longer, more intense heat waves.
In North America they expect decreasing snowpack in the western mountains; 5-20 percent increase in yields of rain-fed agriculture in some regions; increased frequency, intensity and duration of heat waves in cities that currently experience them.
In North America they expect decreasing snowpack in the western mountains; 5-20 percent increase in yields of rain-fed agriculture in some regions; increased frequency, intensity and duration of heat waves in cities that currently experience them.
A blizzard is a severe winter storm with a combination of blowing snow and wind resulting in very low visibilities. Heavy snowfalls and severe cold often accompany blizzards, but are not needed for a blizzard to occur.
Extreme cold often accompanies a winter storm or is left in its wake. Prolonged exposure to the cold of a blizzard could cause frostbite or hypothermia or even become life threatening.
Blizzards winter precepitation is winds of over 35 mph with snow and blowing snow reducing visibility to near 0! Then on top of that the dangerousness of the cold and what the cold can do to your body!
"Global Climate Change / NASA's Eyes on the Earth." National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Author. Randell Jackson. http://climate.nasa.gov/effects/
Global climate change has already had observable effects on the environment. Glaciers have shrunk, ice on rivers and lakes is breaking up earlier, plant and animal ranges have shifted and trees are flowering sooner.
Effects that scientists had predicted in the past would result from global climate change are now occurring: loss of sea ice, accelerated sea level rise and longer, more intense heat waves.
In North America they expect decreasing snowpack in the western mountains; 5-20 percent increase in yields of rain-fed agriculture in some regions; increased frequency, intensity and duration of heat waves in cities that currently experience them.
In North America they expect decreasing snowpack in the western mountains; 5-20 percent increase in yields of rain-fed agriculture in some regions; increased frequency, intensity and duration of heat waves in cities that currently experience them.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Bad Astronomy
1. True fact: The asteroid headed for Earth would have been visible, but very, very, very faint. Leo would not have been able to see it like he did the stars.
2. True fact:Another factual fact I got from the movie was that astronauts would be our only protection from an asteroid. This is true in a sense because the space program would be the only organization capable of protecting us from asteroids. But astronauts are not really needed for the missles arnament. Sure, they could be there in case anything went wrong, but nuclear missles could be used with hard tip points to go into the asteroid and blow it up.
1. False fact: Asteroids would have no gravity. This is not totally true, but the gravity portrayed in the movie was way heavier than what it would be in real-life.
2. False fact: People could watch the comet hit the Earth, safely. This is totally false. The comet would be moving so fast and be so bright, that it blind and kill you within hundreds of kilometers. No one could watch it safely.
Misconception.. Do all stars look white?
I think all stars are like a whitish yellow but im not 100% sure, but after reading the bad astronomy post i found out on a very clear night the stars appear orange.
2. True fact:Another factual fact I got from the movie was that astronauts would be our only protection from an asteroid. This is true in a sense because the space program would be the only organization capable of protecting us from asteroids. But astronauts are not really needed for the missles arnament. Sure, they could be there in case anything went wrong, but nuclear missles could be used with hard tip points to go into the asteroid and blow it up.
1. False fact: Asteroids would have no gravity. This is not totally true, but the gravity portrayed in the movie was way heavier than what it would be in real-life.
2. False fact: People could watch the comet hit the Earth, safely. This is totally false. The comet would be moving so fast and be so bright, that it blind and kill you within hundreds of kilometers. No one could watch it safely.
Misconception.. Do all stars look white?
I think all stars are like a whitish yellow but im not 100% sure, but after reading the bad astronomy post i found out on a very clear night the stars appear orange.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Bio-Bottle
My bio-bottle peaked at about a height of 15 cm and then died out because Daniel tipped over my bottle and dumped it all. Then after i started growing it again someone tipped it over again and killed all my plants i had growing.
The constant bio-bottle consisted of dirt, grass, water, rocks, and 2 bottles. I put 10 seeds in and gave it 40 ml of water each day.
My bottles variable was pieces of paper in the dirt. My hypothesis was correct I expected that the constant would grow the most. I cant tell what the constant or variable would have done because Luke did nothing and my bottle got destroyed twice.
We didn’t add the same amount of dirt to each bottle and we didn’t water the plants on the weekend. This could have decreased the growth of the plant. Also we were limited by the fact that we couldn’t test mercury.
I switched groups because Lukas never wanted to get anything done so i joined Sam and Georges group and our lexus project is about recycling light bulbs because they can be harmful to the environment. Yes it showed that light bulbs, not even ones with mercury, can be destructive to the environment.
The constant bio-bottle consisted of dirt, grass, water, rocks, and 2 bottles. I put 10 seeds in and gave it 40 ml of water each day.
My bottles variable was pieces of paper in the dirt. My hypothesis was correct I expected that the constant would grow the most. I cant tell what the constant or variable would have done because Luke did nothing and my bottle got destroyed twice.
We didn’t add the same amount of dirt to each bottle and we didn’t water the plants on the weekend. This could have decreased the growth of the plant. Also we were limited by the fact that we couldn’t test mercury.
I switched groups because Lukas never wanted to get anything done so i joined Sam and Georges group and our lexus project is about recycling light bulbs because they can be harmful to the environment. Yes it showed that light bulbs, not even ones with mercury, can be destructive to the environment.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Sewer Treatment Blog
1. I did not go to the sewage plant but by talking to fellow classmates i learned the sewage comes into the plant and the first thing they do is filter out all the junk, then all the sewage is put into a big container with lots of microorganisms that use the sewage as their food source. Finally they send the clean water across UV lights that kill the germs. They use to use chlorine but the spill risk was too high and too dangerous.
2. Recycling is important for many reasons, One main reason is to save the environment by not taking raw materials from the earth we do not need, I am going to continue to recycle so i can do my part saving raw materials and keeping earth healthy. Some things i will recycle are paper, plastic, and other metal materials.
2. Recycling is important for many reasons, One main reason is to save the environment by not taking raw materials from the earth we do not need, I am going to continue to recycle so i can do my part saving raw materials and keeping earth healthy. Some things i will recycle are paper, plastic, and other metal materials.
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