2.5 Temperature

Open Ended

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.​

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Why is there such a huge difference in temperature between these two places?​

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

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

Categorize

Options (6)

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.

Maximum Temp. Difference

Moderate Temp. Difference

Minimum Temp. Difference

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

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors affect vertical variation in temperature?

• altitude

• salinity

• ocean currents

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

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_____ .

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