We'll be working on parts 2 and 3 of exercise 3,
"Atmospheric Temperature". In part 2, you'll be comparing the temperature
characteristics of three midlatitude locations, one located on the east coast, one on the
west coast, and one in the interior of the United States. You'll be computing seasonal
temperature gradients along a north - south transect through the United States in part 3.
Before coming to lab....
Before getting started on the exercise, review your lecture notes for
"Air Temperature Patterns"
and bring them to lab. Pay particular attention to the influence of water
bodies, continentality and air masses on temperatures. Review the meaning of a
"seasonal temperature lag
period". Also review the cause for the latitudinal variation in air temperature
we see especially in the mid-latitudes. Carefully read through all the introductory
material for Lab 3 in the lab manual, especially the instructions on computing a
temperature gradient. Don't forget to bring a calculator.
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