Need a physical /earth science lab assignment completed by 8/13/2016 by 900 pm eastern time Must very knowledgable earth science

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Must be very knowlegable of earth science lab observations and recording results as directed. PLEASE COMPLETE entire Lb work sheet with correct answers by using resources as pprovided . MUST CITE And Use references that are provided!!!!! You can use Any city in North Carolina to obtain information on the weather forecast prehaps Charlotte NC COMplete entire WORKSHEET as directed

Part 1 focuses on weather.

Part 2 focuses on landslides and flooding.

In preparation for this Assignment:

Review Chapter 10, “Landslides and Slope Failure,” Chapter 11, “Streams and Floods,” and Chapter 15, “Weather Systems” in the course text.
Download the worksheet “Weather and Flooding Lab Report” located in this week’s Learning Resources.
Save the worksheet to your computer.
Follow the guidelines on the worksheet as you complete the interactive activities, record your observations, and determine your analyses

Weather and Flooding Lab Report

PHSC 1001C: Earth Science

Name: _________________________

Date: __________________________

Instructor _______________________

Purpose: To observe weather and research the impact of weather in your local area.

Part 1: Weather

1. Gather and record weather data for at least three days this week. To gather this data, you may use a weather website, your local news, or measure values on your own.

Fill out the following table with data that you have collected:

Date	High Temperature	Low Temperature	Average Wind Speed	Rainfall	Sky Conditions (cloudy, clear, etc)

2. Based on your data, are there any relationships between high temperature, low temperature, average wind speed, and rainfall? Explain these relationships if they exist, or explain why no relationships do not exist.

4. Use a reliable weather website to research the average high and low temperatures and inches of rainfall for this time of year at your location:

Location and Time of Year	Average High temperature	Average Low Temperature	Average Rainfall

5. Was the weather this week typical for this time of year at your location? Why or why not?

6. Use a weather website or news source to find a weather map for your local region.

a. Describe what you see on the map.

b. Use this weather map to predict the weather in your area for the next few hours.

Research: Many regions of the world are at risk for major storms such as tornados, hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, blizzards, and more. Write 1 page assessing the risk for a major storm where you live. Be sure to describe factors in your area that make it susceptible to this type of storm, along with what time(s) of year these types of storms are most common, and the potential damage that can result from these storms. Please remember to cite your resources.

Part 2: Landslides and Flooding

Gather two different soil samples from your yard, city, or region. Place 1 cup of each soil sample into a separate plastic bag. In the table below, record some initial observations of your soil samples (color, temperature, wetness, geography from where they were obtained, etc.).

Soil Sample 1	Initial Observations:
Soil Sample 2	Initial Observations:

Carefully punch several small holes into the bottom of each plastic bag.

One at a time, while holding each soil sample over a bowl, pour 1 full cup of water into the plastic bag. Some of the water will be absorbed by the soil and some will drain out into the bowl. Once any water has drained into the bowl, measure the amount of water in the bowl. Record this in the data table below:

Soil Sample 1

Amount of water not absorbed by soil:


Soil Sample 2	Amount of water not absorbed by soil:

Are you surprised by how much water was absorbed by your soil samples? Why or why not?

Which of your soil samples absorbed the most water?

Which of your soil samples would be most to likely indicate the potential for flooding problems? Why?

Which of your soil samples would be most likely to indicate the potential for a landslide? Why?

Research: Write a one-page assessment of the risk of landslides and flooding in the area where you live. Be sure to describe factors in your area that make it susceptible or not susceptible to flooding, and also address whether the topography and commercial development make the area prone to landslides. Please remember to cite your resources.

Required Resources

Readings

McConnell, D., & Steer, D. (2015). The good earth: Introduction to earth science (3rd ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.
- Review pages 48–49 in Chapter 2 about how the atmosphere is one of the criteria for making Earth a life-sustaining planet.
- Chapter 14, “The Atmosphere” (pp. 379–409)
  
  The Earth’s atmosphere helps to protect us from solar radiation, asteroids, and other harmful objects from space. This chapter discusses the role and properties of the atmosphere and how it has changed over time.
- Chapter 15, “Weather Systems” (pp. 409–439)
  
  Rain, snow, heat waves, and hail are different events or states of the atmosphere. The state of the atmosphere at any given time is referred to as the weather. Chapter 15 discusses weather, the science of weather forecasting, fronts, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes.
Document: Weather and Flooding Lab Report (Word document)

Download this worksheet to your computer. It will be used for the Week 5 Lab Report Assignment.

The following websites provide information and animations that will help you better understand some of this week’s general concepts.