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Homework #2
METR 2603
Bobby Saba
Total points: 40
Answer the questions below to the best of your ability.
1)
Below is a map of surface temperatures across Oklahoma, with temperature observations
(in °F) given across the state. On this map, contour and label with their values and
appropriate units the 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 °F isotherms using
red pen
or
red marker
.
Please refer the contouring guidelines posted in your lecture slides for contouring rules. I
highly
suggest that you use pencil first to draw your contours, and then trace over them
with red pen or red marker once you’re sure of them.
(10 pts; 1 pt each for correct line, 1 pt each for label and units.)
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2)
Read the (surface) station plot below and fill in the different values. Include units. (14 pts; 1
pt for correct value, 1 pt for correct units)
Temperature: 44 Degrees
Dewpoint: 32 Degrees (F)
Surface Pressure:
9774
Precipitation: Shower
Cloud cover:
Overcast
Wind speed:
35 MPH
Wind direction:
North
3)
On the map below, label one trough axis with a
solid black line
, and one ridge axis with a
dashed black line
. On the image, the black lines are isohypses, and the dashed red lines are
the isotherms. (4 pts)
4)
Circle the correct answer (2 pts; 1 pt each)
Fronts separate air masses with different (temperatures/pressures/moistures), and drylines
separate air masses with different (temperatures/pressures/moistures).
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6) Below is a bank of statements that either correspond to a warm front, dryline, or cold front.
Write W (for warm front), D (for dryline), or C (for cold front) next to each of these
statements. (10 pts; 1 pt each)
Warm air mass advancing towards cold air mass:
Warm
Cold air mass advancing toward warm air mass:
Cold Front
Denoted by an orange line with orange half-circles:
Dryline
Typically extend E-W:
Dryline
Denoted by a blue line with blue triangles:
Cold Front
Denoted by a red line with red half-circles:
Warm front
Gradual rising motion:
Warm front
Separates dry and moist air:
Dryline
Widespread, light precipitation:
Warm front
Heavy, intense precipitation and storms:
Cold front