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Altitude & temperature lapse rate

Apply the environmental lapse rate (°C per 1,000 m) to calculate air temperature at altitude. Review suitability for your learners before teaching.

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Altitude & temperature lapse rate

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1. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 26° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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2. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 22° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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3. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 75° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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4. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 35° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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5. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 41° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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6. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 17° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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7. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 36° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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8. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 55° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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9. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 6° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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10. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 23° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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11. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 59° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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12. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 15° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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Altitude & temperature lapse rate

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 26° N (using 90° − latitude)?
64°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 26° = 64°.
2. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 22° N (using 90° − latitude)?
68°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 22° = 68°.
3. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 75° N (using 90° − latitude)?
15°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 75° = 15°.
4. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 35° N (using 90° − latitude)?
55°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 35° = 55°.
5. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 41° N (using 90° − latitude)?
49°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 41° = 49°.
6. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 17° N (using 90° − latitude)?
73°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 17° = 73°.
7. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 36° N (using 90° − latitude)?
54°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 36° = 54°.
8. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 55° N (using 90° − latitude)?
35°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 55° = 35°.
9. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 6° N (using 90° − latitude)?
84°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 6° = 84°.
10. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 23° N (using 90° − latitude)?
67°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 23° = 67°.
11. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 59° N (using 90° − latitude)?
31°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 59° = 31°.
12. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 15° N (using 90° − latitude)?
75°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 15° = 75°.

12 questions · Seed 42 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 10-12

Altitude & temperature lapse rate

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 26° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 26° · 90° · Altitude & temperature lap…
2. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 22° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 22° · 90° · Altitude & temperature lap…
3. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 75° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 75° · 90° · Altitude & temperature lap…
4. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 35° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 35° · 90° · Altitude & temperature lap…
5. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 41° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 41° · 90° · Altitude & temperature lap…
6. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 17° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 17° · 90° · Altitude & temperature lap…
7. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 36° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 36° · 90° · Altitude & temperature lap…
8. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 55° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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9. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 6° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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10. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 23° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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11. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 59° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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12. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 15° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 10-12

Altitude & temperature lapse rate

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 26° N (using 90° − latitude)?
64°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 26° = 64°.
2. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 22° N (using 90° − latitude)?
68°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 22° = 68°.
3. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 75° N (using 90° − latitude)?
15°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 75° = 15°.
4. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 35° N (using 90° − latitude)?
55°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 35° = 55°.
5. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 41° N (using 90° − latitude)?
49°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 41° = 49°.
6. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 17° N (using 90° − latitude)?
73°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 17° = 73°.
7. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 36° N (using 90° − latitude)?
54°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 36° = 54°.
8. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 55° N (using 90° − latitude)?
35°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 55° = 35°.
9. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 6° N (using 90° − latitude)?
84°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 6° = 84°.
10. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 23° N (using 90° − latitude)?
67°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 23° = 67°.
11. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 59° N (using 90° − latitude)?
31°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 59° = 31°.
12. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 15° N (using 90° − latitude)?
75°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 15° = 75°.

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