
2.5 Temperature
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Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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Easy
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Joseph Davis
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23 Slides • 9 Questions
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Think about it...
The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth is 134° F, in the Death Valley Desert of Eastern California, while the coldest temperature ever recorded was -126° F, at Vostok Station in Antarctica.
Why is there such a huge difference in temperature between these two places?
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Multiple Choice
Looking at the two places shown on the map, which factor might contribute to the temperature differences between San Francisco and Norfolk?
nearness to an ocean
rainfall
winds
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Multiple Choice
Asheville and Mount Mitchell are both located in the eastern part of North Carolina,
with Asheville slightly farther to the east. Asheville is about 2,240 feet above sea level,
while Mount Mitchell is at 6,684 feet above sea level. The annual average temperature
in Asheville is 56.5°F, and on top of Mount Mitchell, it is 42.6°F. What factors cause this
difference in temperature?
altitude and topography
salinity and rainfall intensity
ocean currents and sunspots
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Categorize
northeastern Asia
northern North America
central North America
central Asia
northern South America
central Africa
Observe the temperature graph. It shows the difference between the average summer and winter temperatures around the globe, calculated from 1951 to 1980.
Sort each of the regions of the world into the category that best describes the temperature differences found in that region, based on the map.
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Multiple Choice
Why do meteorologists monitor temperature gradients?
Steep temperature gradients indicate drastic weather phenomena
A temperature gradient gives information about the minimum temperature of a region
Low temperature gradients indicate drastic weather phenomena
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following factors affect vertical variation in temperature?
altitude
salinity
ocean currents
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Match
Match the effects of extreme temperature on human health with their remedies.
heat stroke
frostbite
dehydration
hypothermia
resting in a cool place
wiping affected region with warm water
drinking more water
resting in a warm place
resting in a cool place
wiping affected region with warm water
drinking more water
resting in a warm place
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Open Ended
How do latitude and altitude affect temperature patterns on Earth?
You can start your response with:
As latitude and altitude increase, temperatures _____ .
As latitude and altitude decrease, temperatures_____ .
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Multiple Choice
Exit Ticket...
According to the HEAT INDEX data table, what health risk would occur if the temperature was 88˚F and the relative humidity was 45%?
CAUTION
EXTREME
CAUTION
DANGER
EXTREME
DANGER
Think about it...
The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth is 134° F, in the Death Valley Desert of Eastern California, while the coldest temperature ever recorded was -126° F, at Vostok Station in Antarctica.
Why is there such a huge difference in temperature between these two places?
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