Introduction: Topography, especially mountains, affects the weather in many different ways. In this activity, you will play the role of a consultant to an airport planning commission. The new airport is to be located at one of three locations in a mountainous region. Discuss the pros and cons of locating a General Aviation airport at each of the three locations: A, B and C. Which location would your group then select as the safest place to locate the airport?
Talles
Mountain
C Prevailing strong winds
Broad Valley
B Water and a Narrow
Coastal Region
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Directions: Work within your assigned group. Using the template below, post your group's advice to the planning commission in the "Airport Location" Discussion Board forum.
Conclusion: Compare your airport plans with your classmates.
Airport Location Template:
Collaboration Activity: Airport Location
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Location
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Choice of Location
(Place an x in the box for the airport location that your team has chosen.)
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Pros
(List the reasons why each location would make a good airport location.)
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Cons
(List the reasons why each location would make a bad airport location.)
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A
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B
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C
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