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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 24° 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 61° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 61° · 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 51° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 51° · 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 58° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 58° · 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 60° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 60° · 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 41° 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 23° 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 59° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 59° · 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 35° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 35° · 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 68° 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 39° 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 24° N (using 90° − latitude)?
66°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 24° = 66°.
2. 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°.
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 51° N (using 90° − latitude)?
39°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 51° = 39°.
5. 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°.
6. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 60° N (using 90° − latitude)?
30°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 60° = 30°.
7. 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°.
8. 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°.
9. 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°.
10. 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°.
11. 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°.
12. 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°.

12 questions · Seed 46 · 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 24° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 24° · 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 61° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 61° · 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 51° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 51° · 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 58° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 58° · 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 60° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 60° · 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 41° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 41° · 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 23° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 23° · 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 59° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 59° · 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 35° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 35° · 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 68° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 68° · 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 39° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 39° · 90° · Altitude & temperature lap…

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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 24° N (using 90° − latitude)?
66°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 24° = 66°.
2. 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°.
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 51° N (using 90° − latitude)?
39°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 51° = 39°.
5. 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°.
6. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 60° N (using 90° − latitude)?
30°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 60° = 30°.
7. 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°.
8. 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°.
9. 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°.
10. 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°.
11. 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°.
12. 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°.

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