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S-290 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS ( VERIFIED ANSWERS )
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Why do dry climates usually have lower nighttime temperatures than humid climates? - ANSWER- Because there is less water vapor in the air to absorb and reflect heat back to the surface at night.
Why do dry climates usually have lower nighttime temperatures than humid climates? - ANSWER- Because there is less water vapor in the air to absorb and reflect heat back to the surface at night.
T/F On average the RH doubles with each 20F decrease of temperature, or halves with each 20F increase in temperature. - ANSWER- True
T/F On average the RH doubles with each 20F decrease of temperature, or halves with each 20F increase in temperature. - ANSWER- True
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T/F The lowest RH occurs with the highest temperature. - ANSWER- True
T/F The lowest RH occurs with the highest temperature. - ANSWER- True
T/F RH is usually lower on north aspects. - ANSWER- False
T/F RH is usually lower on north aspects. - ANSWER- False
T/F Cloudiness has little affect on relative humidity and temperature. - ANSWER- False
T/F Cloudiness has little affect on relative humidity and temperature. - ANSWER- False
T/F The type of vegetation has little affect on temperature and humidity. - ANSWER- False
T/F The type of vegetation has little affect on temperature and humidity. - ANSWER- False
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T/F RH measures the amount of moisture in the air. - ANSWER- True
T/F RH measures the amount of moisture in the air. - ANSWER- True
S/U Clouds form in layers. - ANSWER- Stable
S/U Clouds form in layers. - ANSWER- Stable
S/U Gusty winds - ANSWER- Unstable
S/U Gusty winds - ANSWER- Unstable
S/U Smoke column spreads out after limited rise. - ANSWER- Stable
S/U Smoke column spreads out after limited rise. - ANSWER- Stable
S/U Clouds grow vertically - ANSWER- Unstable
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S/U Clouds grow vertically - ANSWER- Unstable
S/U Firebrands are lifted into convection column. - ANSWER- Unstable
S/U Firebrands are lifted into convection column. - ANSWER- Unstable
T/F Temperature decreases with an increase in elevation when an inversion is present. - ANSWER- False
T/F Temperature decreases with an increase in elevation when an inversion is present. - ANSWER- False
What is the general effect of stable air on wild land fires? - ANSWER- Fire activity decreases
What is the general effect of stable air on wild land fires? - ANSWER- Fire activity decreases
What conditions will occur under a surface inversion during the morning hours? - ANSWER- All of the above Temperatures are cool, winds are calm or light
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