Other things being equal, surface temperatures on a cloudy n…

Other things being equal, surface temperatures on a cloudy night will not cool off as much as temperatures on a clear night.  This is not because “clouds are like a blanket.” Explain the energy transfer mechanism responsible for clouds keeping nighttime temperatures warmer than they would otherwise be.

Charleston, South Carolina has a temperature of 75 °F and a…

Charleston, South Carolina has a temperature of 75 °F and a dew point temperature of 69 °F.  Sacramento, California has the same air temperature as Charleston, but a dew point temperature of 53 °F.   If air were forced to ascend in each of these places, how would the altitude of the cloud bases compare? Would the base be higher in one place than the other (if so, which one), or the same?  Explain.

A patient has a WBC count of 63,000 with a prominent left sh…

A patient has a WBC count of 63,000 with a prominent left shift present.  An LAP score is performed from a fingerstick and the results are shown below.  What is the most likely condition? (Reference Range = 20-100)  Grading Number  0 88 1+  10 2+  2 3+  0 4+  0