Francesca is rushing to make it to work in time in the morning. While she is getting ready, she accidently forgets to turn her very hot curling iron off in the bathroom. When Francesca returns to her home, she finds the fire department has arrived and her home has been severely damaged in a fire.  The above situation is an example of a hazard. Why does it meet the definition of a hazard? 

Water currents and wind currents flow clockwise in the northern hemisphere due to what?

The formation of severe weather events such as cyclones is caused by changes in what wind pattern?

A kettle of water is placed on the stove. Heat is transferred through the water by what process?

3. Which type of energy transfer (radiation, conduction, convection) best describes the following? a) carries heat around oceans b) makes your foot hurt when you walk on hot pavement c) method of heat transfer in microwaves d) how your house is heated e) element on the top of a stove f) occurs only in solids g) occurs in liquids and gases h) occurs in space from the sun

Calculate the amount of heat in each of the following cases: (Be sure to include all calculations (GRASP) as shown in the investigations and in class.)  The specific heat capacity for aluminum is 0.900 J/goC. b) 4.8 g of aluminum cools from 35oC to 20oC.   

Wind is produced by the rising and sinking of masses of air due to what process?

Why is the temperature of a lake always warmer in late summer than early summer?

Which group is most likely to attempt suicide?

According to Super’s six-stage theory of career development, what marks the second stage?