Interpreting a Graph of Surface Temperature of Urban Areas

Overview

Students interpret a graph of surface temperatures taken from city districts and other types of communities.

Student Directions

Review the Urban Heat Island Profile graph below showing surface temperatures taken from different types of communities.

Steps

1. Answer the questions. Check with your instructor on how to submit answers.
   
   1. What is the highest temperature in Celsius on the graph? 
   2. What is the highest temperature in Fahrenheit on the graph? 
   3. Identify which community (rural, suburban, urban) has the highest surface temperatures and explain why.   
   4. Identify which community (rural, suburban, urban) has the lowest surface temperatures and explain why.  
   5. What kind of community do you live in? Describe the surface temperature of your neighborhood by comparing it with other parts of your community. 

Teacher Note

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