G109 Weather and Climate: Lab Exam - Fall 1996 Instructor: Dr S. Grimmond

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This exam consists of 2 parts. Part A: 10 points, Part B: 9 points. Distribute your time accordingly. The points are indicated by each question. Answer in the spaces provided on the question sheet and on the graph paper. Be sure to write your name LEGIBLY on all the sheets you hand in. Show all your calculations and methods. You will lose points if you do not!

Part A

1. Plot the data reported in the Table below (4)

2. Using your graph, what was the world wind generating capacity in 1986 (1)

3.Using the graph, what do you estimate the world wind generating capacity to be in 1996 (1)

4. Calculate the rate of increase between 1993 and 1995, and between 1990 and 1992. In which period was the rate greatest? (3)





















5. What do the units MW stand for? (1)

Year World Wind Energy Generating Capacity (MW)
1980 10
1982 90
1985 1020
1989 1730
1991 2170
1992 2510
1993 2990
1994 3680
1995 4880


Part B: US Temperatures

1. On the map of the US below draw on isotherms to illustrate the spatial pattern of temperature.(4)























































2. What is the average temperature (C km-1) from Southern Florida to Northern Indiana (estimate values from your isolines). Show all steps in your calculations. (4)

Conversion factors: C = 5/9 (F - 32) ; F = (1.8 xC) + 32 ; 1 km = 0.62 miles























3. Indicate on your map the region in the US where the temperature gradient is steepest. (1)