Temperature Ranges and Climate Effects

The lesson explores how proximity to large bodies of water affects climate, focusing on temperature ranges and humidity. Coastal cities experience smaller temperature ranges due to the moderating effect of water, while inland cities have larger temperature ranges. A case study comparing San Francisco and St. Louis illustrates these differences, showing how similar latitudes can have different climates based on proximity to water. The lesson concludes with a visual representation of these concepts and instructions for further study.

Why is it important to complete the assigned pages before the lesson?

• To impress the teacher

• To save time during the lesson

• To avoid penalties

• To ensure you have the correct answers

How does the nearness of a large body of water affect the climate of a region?

• It has no effect

• It moderates the temperature

• It increases the temperature range

• It makes the region drier

What is the main difference in temperature range between coastal and inland cities?

• Coastal cities have a smaller temperature range

• Inland cities have no temperature range

• Coastal cities have a larger temperature range

• Inland cities have a smaller temperature range

Which city is used as an example of a coastal city in the lesson?

• Los Angeles

• Miami

• San Francisco

• New York

What is the average temperature of both San Francisco and St. Louis?

• 57 degrees Fahrenheit

• 55 degrees Fahrenheit

• 59 degrees Fahrenheit

• 60 degrees Fahrenheit

How does the temperature range in San Francisco compare to that in St. Louis?

• San Francisco has a smaller range

• St. Louis has a smaller range

• Both have the same range

• San Francisco has a larger range

What is the temperature range in St. Louis?

• 48 degrees

• 36 degrees

• 24 degrees

• 12 degrees

What does the graph of San Francisco's temperature look like?

• Very steep

• Moderately steep

• Flat

• Not very steep

What is the key visual difference in the temperature graphs of coastal and inland cities?

• Coastal cities have a flat graph

• Inland cities have a steeper graph

• Both have similar graphs

• Inland cities have a flat graph

What should students do after finishing the lesson on page nine?

• Take a break

• Submit their notes

• Review the completed pages

• Start a new lesson