Archive for May, 2010

How does a tree modify falling precipitation?

These questions are to help our geo-Bee finalists, however, anyone can answer them.
There are 3 ways a tree modifies falling precipitation…what are they?
Its not homework Denali. Its a question for points and to help our resident geo-bee finalists. People answer, get points, the geo-bee finalists can read and learn.
Not doing your homework for [...]

Why do we suffer S.A.D "seasonal Affected Disorder" due to weather?

What is happening to our brains to be making one feel so terrible and lifeless?
Well, a variety of things, I believe it is greatly mental, but also due to deficiency’s of Vitamin K and D etc, and Vitamin D helps our body to absorb calcium etc. The deficiency of Vit K and D comes [...]

What US city, town or region has the best average weather in terms of low humidity/moderate temps?

I live in what feels like a rain forest, i.e., the Tennessee Valley, where the humidity is 60-100% just about all the time, at all times of the year. I’m looking for a place with better weather, not just less humid but relatively mild temps (i.e. not 110 degree summers!) Does anyone have an idea [...]

What is the weather like in certain states like Georgia and the Carolinas?

I want to move but I don’t know what the weather is like in other states. I’m terrified of tornados and I don’t want to live any where near wherever they happen. I don’t want to live in a flood state either. Is there a free website that can tell me what the weather is [...]

What is the role of nature in physical geography?

This has to do with physical geography and to help me understznd what the instructor is saying.
That is a very general question. Physical geography is the study of areal distribution and the spatial aspects of nature and natural processes. It includes geomorphology, geology, oceanography, meteorology, climatoloty, ecology, pedology, etc…any science that can be described spatially [...]

How hot were average temperatures during the Jurassic period?

We don’t know for sure, but our best models show that it was probably two or three degrees C warmer. Now to put that in context. Three degrees and you are in the middle of a global ice age.

Is there an average temperature difference indoors vs outdoors?

For example, if (outside) it is 60F during the day and 40F at night and you don’t use a heater, what will the temperature be inside (1500 sq ft apartment). Is there an average temperature difference between indoor/outdoor temperature without using any inside heating or cooling?
2nd floor. The building is only about 10 years old [...]

What temperature should my refrigerator be set for?

Rather than turning the dial 1-6 for cold – colder, I can set a specific temperature, but I realized that I don’t know what specific temperature it should be set on.
I’ve studied for the food safety test required by the health dept.
45 degrees F (or 5 degrees Celsius) is adequate. Eggs must be shipped [...]

What temperatures do you get during heat waves in the UK?

I’ve heard that London can surprise it’s tourists by having occasional heat waves during Summer during some years gone past. What kind of temperatures are we talking about during these heatwaves? Here in New Zealand at the moment it was 35 degrees celsius on parts of the East Coast of the North Island [...]

Can someone help me find the rainfall statistics of San Juan County, New Mexico?

My school assignment is create a chart showing the what the rainfall has been in San Juan county, New Mexico from 1912 to 2002. SOme help would be really awesome!
http://www.city-data.com
http://www.wunderground.com << ENTER the largest city in your county…..+ State info.
Try searching these websites.