Entries by Daphne Hanson

Temperature changes in greenhouse gases

Patterns of temperature changes in relation to greenhouse gases. Although for a certain period, the greenhouse-effect maps were conclusive, skeptics, later on, proposed a new claim to refute this. Their claim suggests that the planet hasn’t warmed since 1998 which happens to be the warmest year because of a super El Nino event. After a […]

Mediterranean climate precipitation pattern

What is different about the Mediterranean climate precipitation pattern compared to most other climatic regions? The Mediterranean climate has dry summers and wet winters, and most climate types have wet summers. The Mediterranean climate has more rain than any other climate type. The Mediterranean climate has year-round rainfall, whereas most regions have summer dry seasons. […]

Diagnosis of Bacterial Meningitis

A nurse is caring for a child who has a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority?   A) Administer antibiotics when available. B) Reduce environmental stimuli. C) Document intake and output. D) Maintain seizure precautions.

Monsoon area in the Northern Hemisphere

Which statement best describes the weather in a monsoon area in the Northern Hemisphere? December has cold, dry, northeasterly winds; June, in contrast, has warm, moist, southwesterly winds. The rainiest months are typically November through March. In the evening, the winds blow out to sea, but in the morning winds blow onshore. Cloud cover during […]

Conditions of an anticyclone

What are the conditions near the ground in the centre of an anticyclone? The air is stationary, so the pressure cannot be measured. The air is descending, and the pressure is high. The air is rising, and the pressure is low. The air is rising, and the pressure is high. The air is descending, and […]