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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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Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 10-12

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 8° 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 49° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 49° · 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 5° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 5° · 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 24° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 24° · 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 55° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 55° · 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 51° 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 46° 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 64° 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 31° 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 40° 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 28° 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 34° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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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 8° N (using 90° − latitude)?
82°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 8° = 82°.
2. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 49° N (using 90° − latitude)?
41°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 49° = 41°.
3. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 5° N (using 90° − latitude)?
85°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 5° = 85°.
4. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 24° N (using 90° − latitude)?
66°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 24° = 66°.
5. 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°.
6. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 51° N (using 90° − latitude)?
39°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 51° = 39°.
7. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 46° N (using 90° − latitude)?
44°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 46° = 44°.
8. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 64° N (using 90° − latitude)?
26°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 64° = 26°.
9. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 31° N (using 90° − latitude)?
59°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 31° = 59°.
10. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 40° N (using 90° − latitude)?
50°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 40° = 50°.
11. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 28° N (using 90° − latitude)?
62°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 28° = 62°.
12. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 34° N (using 90° − latitude)?
56°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 34° = 56°.

12 questions · Seed 104729 · 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 8° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 8° · 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 49° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 49° · 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 5° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 5° · 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 24° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 24° · 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 55° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 55° · 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 51° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 51° · 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 46° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 46° · 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 64° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 64° · 90° · Altitude & temperature lap…
9. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 31° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 31° · 90° · Altitude & temperature lap…
10. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 40° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 40° · 90° · Altitude & temperature lap…
11. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 28° 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 34° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 34° · 90° · Altitude & temperature lap…

12 questions · Seed 104729 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

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 8° N (using 90° − latitude)?
82°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 8° = 82°.
2. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 49° N (using 90° − latitude)?
41°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 49° = 41°.
3. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 5° N (using 90° − latitude)?
85°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 5° = 85°.
4. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 24° N (using 90° − latitude)?
66°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 24° = 66°.
5. 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°.
6. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 51° N (using 90° − latitude)?
39°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 51° = 39°.
7. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 46° N (using 90° − latitude)?
44°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 46° = 44°.
8. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 64° N (using 90° − latitude)?
26°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 64° = 26°.
9. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 31° N (using 90° − latitude)?
59°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 31° = 59°.
10. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 40° N (using 90° − latitude)?
50°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 40° = 50°.
11. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 28° N (using 90° − latitude)?
62°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 28° = 62°.
12. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 34° N (using 90° − latitude)?
56°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 34° = 56°.

12 questions · Seed 104729 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification