1) Instructions for Exploration 3.2 Ozone Short Answer A: 1. Click the hyperlink under the Historic UV Index folder heading to open the Climate Prediction Centers UV Index webpage. You will see links to view the UV index for major cities in each state. Chapter 3: Introduction to the Atmosphere 37 2014 Pearson Education Inc. Google Earth is a trademark of Google, Inc. 2. Examine the data from the city located nearest to your location. Exploration 3.2 Ozone Short Answer A

A. What city is the closest to your location ( Freeport NY) ? In what months are the highest UV indices typically recorded? What strategies should you utilize to mitigate the impacts of the high UV values during these times?

2) Instructions for Exploration 3.2 Ozone Short Answer B: 1. Click the hyperlink under the Todays UV Index folder heading to access current information about the UV index in the United States. Scroll down on the page to see a map of the current UV index across the country. 2. Examine this UV index forecast and click the buttons to see the UV forecast change over the next four days. Note the status of the UV index at your location. Exploration 3.2 Ozone Short Answer B

B. What factors are enhancing or diminishing the UV index at your location over the forecast period? Be sure to identify your location and the date range of your analysis in your response.