Weather and Climate intro survey

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These basic questions are aimed at determining your prior knowledge and academic background. They will help me determine the detail with which I need to cover the material, and assess how much you've learned over the semester. They'll also give you some idea of what we will be covering in class.

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Student information

1. Academic year 

freshman    sophmore     junior    senior

2. Major 

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3. Age 

Under 18     18-19     20-21     22-23     24-30     30-40     >40

4. What is your primary source for weather information. 

TV     Radio     Internet     Other____________________

5. Where is the most exotic place that you've ever been to? 

__________________________________________________________

6. Where is the most exotic place you would like to go? 

__________________________________________________________
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Basic knowledge

1. What are atoms made of?

2. What is the difference between an atom and a molecule?

3. What is photosynthesis?

4. How does photosynthesis affect the gasses in the air?

5. How did the Earth form?


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Weather and climate

1. What types of clouds are outside today?

2. What causes the seasons?

3. What time of year do we have the most storms in Memphis?

4. When is Hurricane Season? 

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5. What are the major sources of pollution in the world today?

6. Why is the sky blue?

7. How does rain form?

8. Have you ever heard about El Niño? Yes No

a. If you have heard about El Niño, can you explain what it is?
b. If you have heard about El Niño, where have you heard about it? 
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c. If you have heard about El Niño, can you describe what causes it?
d. If you have heard about El Niño, does it affect you in any way?

9. Have you ever heard about global warming? Yes No

a. If you have heard about global warming, can you explain what it is?
b. If you have heard about global warming, where have you heard about it? 
_____________________________________________________
c. If you have heard about global warming, can you describe what causes it?
d. If you have heard about global warming, does it affect you in any way?

10. Circle any of the following term have you heard before:

  • Trade winds
  • coriolis effect
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