1.What are the four factors that influence weather? (2pts) 2. What can we expect in the future with regards to severe weather and hurricanes and why? (2pts) 3. Explain how plumes create their own weather by generating fire-induced wind. (Be sure to use the terms high and low pressure, and oxygen in your explanation). (3 pts)  4.What is the # 1 way forest fires are started? (1pt) 5. What’s a Megafire and why are we seeing an increase in them?(2pts)

The Oso Mass wasting event was incorrectly termed a Debris slide, instead, it should have been called a: 

What are three ways humans cause mass movements? (3 pts) What are three techniques humans use to mitigate mass wasting? (3 pts) A house is planned for the site noted in the diagram. The top layer is Sandstone and the bottom layer is Shale. Is this a good site for the house? Defend your choice and be specific! (2 pts) 4. You have a choice of constructing a road at site A or site B. Given all the information, which of the sites would be the best? Defend your choice and be specific! (2 pts)    

What geologic event is indicated by this emergent coast along an active margin, showing exposed ancient beaches?   

Which material has the greatest angle of repose?

Between 1981 and 2009 in the United States, the annual average number of fire deaths __________ and the annual average economic damage to structures due to fires __________.

Where would you find the fastest weathering rates?

1.What effect will the two groins on this beach have on Area A?  Area B? (2pts) 2. Name two natural landforms related to coastal erosion or deposition. (2pts) 3.Name two ways humans create/accelerate coastal erosion. (2pts) 4. Besides a groin, name 2 ways humans attempt to alter coastal deposition and erosion(2pts) 5. Why do none of the above human induced techniques work? (1pt) 6. Why will coastal erosion disasters continue to rise in the future? (1pt)

The Thermohaline circulation in the oceans is driven by _______.

Which man-made structure is designed specifically to interrupt the longshore current and trap sand?