Large Data Set Flashcards by Sethu :) | Brainscape

Q

Time periods for the large data set (2 marks)

A

May - October 1987

May - October 2015

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When was the UK great storm

A

Nights of 15th - 16th October 1987

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Max knots recorded during UK great storm (1 mark)

A

100 knots

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Q

When were the florida hurricanes (2 marks)

A

12 October 1987 (floyd)

1-2 October 2015 (joaquin)

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Units for daily mean pressure (1 mark)

A

hPa - hectopascals

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Units for daily mean windspeed (1 mark)

A

Knots

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How is the daily maximum gust measured (1 mark)

A

Using the Beaufort scale

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Daily mean wind direction

A

Bearing

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Daily maximum gust direction

A

Cardinal direction

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What indicates mist and fog

A

If daily maximum relative humidity is > 95%

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Units for cloud cover

A

Oktas (eighths)

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Units for daily mean visibility

A

Dm

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n/a

A

data not available

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Q

What does 12 on the Beaufort scale indicate

A

calm <1kn

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tr

A

rainfall is less than 0.05mm

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Units for rainfall

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mm