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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 28° 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 26° 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 8° 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 66° 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 45° 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 23° 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 43° 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 21° 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 55° 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 34° 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 71° 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 28° N (using 90° − latitude)?
62°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 28° = 62°.
2. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 26° N (using 90° − latitude)?
64°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 26° = 64°.
3. 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°.
4. 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°.
5. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 45° N (using 90° − latitude)?
45°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 45° = 45°.
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 23° N (using 90° − latitude)?
67°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 23° = 67°.
8. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 43° N (using 90° − latitude)?
47°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 43° = 47°.
9. 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°.
10. 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°.
11. 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. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 71° N (using 90° − latitude)?
19°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 71° = 19°.

12 questions · Seed 48 · 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 28° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 28° · 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 26° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 26° · 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 8° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 8° · 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 66° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 66° · 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 45° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 45° · 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 23° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 23° · 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 43° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 43° · 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 21° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 21° · 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 55° 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 34° 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 71° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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12 questions · Seed 48 · 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 28° N (using 90° − latitude)?
62°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 28° = 62°.
2. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 26° N (using 90° − latitude)?
64°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 26° = 64°.
3. 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°.
4. 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°.
5. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 45° N (using 90° − latitude)?
45°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 45° = 45°.
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 23° N (using 90° − latitude)?
67°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 23° = 67°.
8. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 43° N (using 90° − latitude)?
47°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 43° = 47°.
9. 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°.
10. 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°.
11. 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. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 71° N (using 90° − latitude)?
19°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 71° = 19°.

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