Bats and large snakes live in a steamy rain forest in South America. What best describes the climate in which these animals live?
Wet?
humid?
Warm and wet?
Bats and large snakes live in a steamy rain forest in South America. What best describes the climate in which these animals live?
The climate in which these animals live is warm and wet, with high levels of humidity and frequent rainfall, which is typical of a rainforest.
Which sources do meteorologists use to collect data on moisture?
Meteorologists use various sources to collect data on moisture. Some of the commonly used sources are:
1. Radiosonde: A radiosonde is a small instrument that is attached to a balloon and released into the atmosphere. It measures temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind speed and direction as it rises through the atmosphere. These instruments provide the most comprehensive vertical profile of the atmosphere.
2. Satellite imagery: Satellites in orbit can detect moisture in the atmosphere by measuring the amount of radiation emitted by water vapor.
3. Surface observations: Weather stations on the ground provide information on temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind speed and direction.
4. Radar: Doppler radar can detect the movement of moisture through the atmosphere, allowing meteorologists to track the location and intensity of precipitation.
5. Weather buoys: Weather buoys located in the oceans can provide information on sea surface temperature and moisture, as well as wind and wave data.
The table shows climate data for Sydney, Vancouver, Kiruna, and Johannesburg.
Climate Data for Sydney, Vancouver, Kiruna, and Johannesburg
Sydney Vancouver Kiruna Johannesburg
Temp (ºF) Days of Rain Daily Sunshine Hours Temp (ºF) Days of Rain Daily Sunshine Hours Temp (ºF) Days of Rain Daily Sunshine Hours Temp (ºF) Days of Rain Daily Sunshine Hours
Jan. 72 16 9 38 21 4 10 1 3 69 15 9
Feb. 72 14 8 41 16 5 11 1 2 67 13 10
Mar. 70 15 8 44 20 6 17 1 3 65 12 9
Apr. 65 12 8 47 18 8 27 5 6 61 8 9
May 60 13 7 55 14 9 39 11 10 57 3 9
June 55 13 7 59 14 10 49 16 12 50 2 9
July 54 11 7 63 9 13 54 16 11 51 1 9
Aug. 56 10 9 64 9 11 50 17 10 56 2 11
Sep. 59 11 9 58 10 8 41 13 8 60 4 11
Oct. 64 13 9 50 18 6 29 8 5 64 12 10
Nov. 67 15 9 42 21 4 18 3 3 66 15 11
Dec. 71 14 9 38 21 4 13 2 1 67 17 11
The sub-tropical climate zone receives rain throughout the year. The summer season (longer daily sunshine hours) lasts longer than the winter season. It is warm in the summer and it cools down a bit during the winter. Which two cities are in the sub-tropical climate zone?
(1 point)
Responses
Kiruna and Johannesburg
Kiruna and Johannesburg
Sydney and Vancouver
Sydney and Vancouver
Johannesburg and Sydney
Johannesburg and Sydney
Vanouver and Kiruna
Vanouver and Kiruna
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