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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

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 15° 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 19° 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 35° 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 56° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 56° · 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 61° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 61° · 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 53° 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 9° 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 75° 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 66° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 66° · 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 51° 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 18° 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 15° N (using 90° − latitude)?
75°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 15° = 75°.
2. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 19° N (using 90° − latitude)?
71°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 19° = 71°.
3. 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°.
4. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 56° N (using 90° − latitude)?
34°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 56° = 34°.
5. 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°.
6. 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°.
7. 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°.
8. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 75° N (using 90° − latitude)?
15°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 75° = 15°.
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 66° N (using 90° − latitude)?
24°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 66° = 24°.
11. 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°.
12. 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 questions · Seed 51 · 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 15° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 15° · 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 19° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 19° · 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 35° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 35° · 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 56° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 56° · 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 61° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 61° · 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 53° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 53° · 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 9° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 9° · 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 75° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 75° · 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)?
0° · 8° · 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 66° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 66° · 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 51° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 51° · 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 18° N (using 90° − latitude)?
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12 questions · Seed 51 · 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 15° N (using 90° − latitude)?
75°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 15° = 75°.
2. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 19° N (using 90° − latitude)?
71°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 19° = 71°.
3. 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°.
4. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 56° N (using 90° − latitude)?
34°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 56° = 34°.
5. 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°.
6. 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°.
7. 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°.
8. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 75° N (using 90° − latitude)?
15°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 75° = 15°.
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 66° N (using 90° − latitude)?
24°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 66° = 24°.
11. 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°.
12. 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°.

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