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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 66° 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 68° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 68° · 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 42° 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 9° 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 22° 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 37° 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 64° 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 33° 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 24° 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 48° 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 38° 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 67° 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 66° N (using 90° − latitude)?
24°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 66° = 24°.
2. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 68° N (using 90° − latitude)?
22°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 68° = 22°.
3. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 42° N (using 90° − latitude)?
48°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 42° = 48°.
4. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 9° N (using 90° − latitude)?
81°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 9° = 81°.
5. 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°.
6. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 37° N (using 90° − latitude)?
53°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 37° = 53°.
7. 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°.
8. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 33° N (using 90° − latitude)?
57°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 33° = 57°.
9. 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°.
10. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 48° N (using 90° − latitude)?
42°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 48° = 42°.
11. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 38° N (using 90° − latitude)?
52°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 38° = 52°.
12. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 67° N (using 90° − latitude)?
23°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 67° = 23°.

12 questions · Seed 104733 · 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 66° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 66° · 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 68° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 68° · 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 42° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 42° · 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 9° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 9° · 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 22° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 22° · 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 37° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 37° · 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 64° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 64° · 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 33° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 33° · 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 24° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 24° · 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 48° 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 38° 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 67° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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12 questions · Seed 104733 · 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 66° N (using 90° − latitude)?
24°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 66° = 24°.
2. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 68° N (using 90° − latitude)?
22°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 68° = 22°.
3. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 42° N (using 90° − latitude)?
48°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 42° = 48°.
4. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 9° N (using 90° − latitude)?
81°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 9° = 81°.
5. 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°.
6. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 37° N (using 90° − latitude)?
53°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 37° = 53°.
7. 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°.
8. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 33° N (using 90° − latitude)?
57°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 33° = 57°.
9. 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°.
10. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 48° N (using 90° − latitude)?
42°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 48° = 42°.
11. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 38° N (using 90° − latitude)?
52°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 38° = 52°.
12. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 67° N (using 90° − latitude)?
23°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 67° = 23°.

12 questions · Seed 104733 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification