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Hurricane Isabel (09/18/03). Hurricane Isabel (09/18/03). r. Area(Isabel) = π r 2. Hurricane Isabel (09/18/03). r. Area(Isabel) = π r 2. Hurricane Isabel (09/18/03). r. 800km. Area(Isabel) = π r 2. Area(Isabel) = 2x10 6 km 2. Hurricane Isabel (09/18/03). r. 800km.
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Hurricane Isabel (09/18/03) r Area(Isabel) = π r2
Hurricane Isabel (09/18/03) r Area(Isabel) = π r2
Hurricane Isabel (09/18/03) r 800km Area(Isabel) = π r2 Area(Isabel) = 2x106 km2
Hurricane Isabel (09/18/03) r 800km Area(Isabel) = π r2 Area(Isabel) = 2x106 km2 Area(USA) = 9x106 km2
How fast is she moving? Speed(km/hour) = distance(km)/time(hours) Speed(km/hour) = 500km/20hours = 25km/hour This can be checked by looking at the advisory archive for Isabel at the NWS: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2003/ISABEL.shtml 17 Sept. 03 1450 EDT S 18 Sept. 03 1150 EDT
Correlation to SOLs in Earth Science, Physics, Algebra • ES.1 – Plan and conduct investigations. • ES.2 – Demonstrate reasoning and logic. • ES.3 – Read and interpret maps, globes, models, charts and imagery. • ES.11 – Oceanography (esp. air-sea interactions) • ES.13 – Weather and climate (event-based) • PH.8 – Energy transformations • A.1 – Solve literal equations and apply skills to solve practical problems • AII.19 – Use data to make prediction and solve practical problems Image Source: http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2003/18sep_isabel.htm