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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 17° 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 21° 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 70° 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 20° 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 16° 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 51° 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 74° 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 8° 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 46° 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 18° 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 53° 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 17° N (using 90° − latitude)?
73°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 17° = 73°.
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 21° N (using 90° − latitude)?
69°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 21° = 69°.
4. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 70° N (using 90° − latitude)?
20°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 70° = 20°.
5. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 20° N (using 90° − latitude)?
70°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 20° = 70°.
6. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 16° N (using 90° − latitude)?
74°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 16° = 74°.
7. 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°.
8. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 74° N (using 90° − latitude)?
16°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 74° = 16°.
9. 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°.
10. 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°.
11. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 18° N (using 90° − latitude)?
72°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 18° = 72°.
12. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 53° N (using 90° − latitude)?
37°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 53° = 37°.

12 questions · Seed 44 · 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 17° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 17° · 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 21° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 21° · 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 70° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 70° · 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 20° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 20° · 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 16° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 16° · 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 51° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 51° · 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 74° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 74° · 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 8° 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 46° 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 18° 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 53° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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12 questions · Seed 44 · 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 17° N (using 90° − latitude)?
73°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 17° = 73°.
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 21° N (using 90° − latitude)?
69°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 21° = 69°.
4. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 70° N (using 90° − latitude)?
20°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 70° = 20°.
5. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 20° N (using 90° − latitude)?
70°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 20° = 70°.
6. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 16° N (using 90° − latitude)?
74°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 16° = 74°.
7. 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°.
8. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 74° N (using 90° − latitude)?
16°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 74° = 16°.
9. 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°.
10. 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°.
11. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 18° N (using 90° − latitude)?
72°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 18° = 72°.
12. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 53° N (using 90° − latitude)?
37°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 53° = 37°.

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