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Formative Assessment 4: Hadley Circulation

Instructions

  1. Use the diagram of temperature vs. air mass moisture content below to plot the trajectory of the initially warm, tropical air rising at the equator and cycling through the Hadley cell. Assume that the tropical air mass has a temperature of 35 °C and relative humidity of 90% (calculate the water content), track the airmass to the top of the atmosphere and to roughly 30 degrees North latitude then have it descend to sea level. Plot each point of change on the graph.
  2. Now, what can you say regarding the occurrence of desert environments at about 30 °N and S?

Worksheet

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Scoring and Rubric

Each answer will earn a maximum of 5 points, as described in the rubrics below.

Rubric for Question 1
Work ShownPossible Points
Points are accurately plotted2
Data set is complete (all points shown on plot)2
Plot is neat and legible1
Rubric for Question 2
Work ShownPossible Points
Answer reflects careful consideration of the question2
Answer is appropriate in length1
Answer is legible1
Answer given in complete sentences, correct spelling and grammar1
These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
Explore the Collection »