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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 37° 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)?
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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 66° 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 61° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 61° · 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 17° 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 39° 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 11° 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 58° 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 5° 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 36° 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 73° 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 29° 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 37° N (using 90° − latitude)?
53°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 37° = 53°.
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 66° N (using 90° − latitude)?
24°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 66° = 24°.
4. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 61° N (using 90° − latitude)?
29°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 61° = 29°.
5. 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°.
6. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 39° N (using 90° − latitude)?
51°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 39° = 51°.
7. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 11° N (using 90° − latitude)?
79°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 11° = 79°.
8. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 58° N (using 90° − latitude)?
32°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 58° = 32°.
9. 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°.
10. 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°.
11. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 73° N (using 90° − latitude)?
17°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 73° = 17°.
12. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 29° N (using 90° − latitude)?
61°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 29° = 61°.

12 questions · Seed 43 · 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 37° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 37° · 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 66° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 66° · 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 61° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 61° · 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 17° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 17° · 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 39° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 39° · 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 11° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 11° · 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 58° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 58° · 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 5° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 5° · 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 36° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 36° · 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 73° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 73° · 90° · Altitude & temperature lap…
12. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 29° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 29° · 90° · Altitude & temperature lap…

12 questions · Seed 43 · 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 37° N (using 90° − latitude)?
53°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 37° = 53°.
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 66° N (using 90° − latitude)?
24°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 66° = 24°.
4. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 61° N (using 90° − latitude)?
29°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 61° = 29°.
5. 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°.
6. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 39° N (using 90° − latitude)?
51°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 39° = 51°.
7. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 11° N (using 90° − latitude)?
79°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 11° = 79°.
8. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 58° N (using 90° − latitude)?
32°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 58° = 32°.
9. 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°.
10. 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°.
11. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 73° N (using 90° − latitude)?
17°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 73° = 17°.
12. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 29° N (using 90° − latitude)?
61°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 29° = 61°.

12 questions · Seed 43 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification