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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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Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 13-15

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 7° 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 75° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 75° · 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 15° 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 19° 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 52° 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 36° 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 27° 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 49° 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 71° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 71° · 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 5° 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 7° N (using 90° − latitude)?
83°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 7° = 83°.
2. 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°.
3. 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°.
4. 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°.
5. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 52° N (using 90° − latitude)?
38°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 52° = 38°.
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 36° N (using 90° − latitude)?
54°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 36° = 54°.
8. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 27° N (using 90° − latitude)?
63°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 27° = 63°.
9. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 49° N (using 90° − latitude)?
41°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 49° = 41°.
10. 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°.
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 5° N (using 90° − latitude)?
85°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 5° = 85°.

12 questions · Seed 104730 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 13-15

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 7° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 7° · 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 75° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 75° · 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 15° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 15° · 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 19° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 19° · 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 52° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 52° · 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 36° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 36° · 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 27° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 27° · 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 49° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 49° · 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 71° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 71° · 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 5° N (using 90° − latitude)?
0° · 5° · 90° · Altitude & temperature lap…

12 questions · Seed 104730 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 13-15

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 7° N (using 90° − latitude)?
83°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 7° = 83°.
2. 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°.
3. 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°.
4. 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°.
5. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 52° N (using 90° − latitude)?
38°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 52° = 38°.
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 36° N (using 90° − latitude)?
54°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 36° = 54°.
8. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 27° N (using 90° − latitude)?
63°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 27° = 63°.
9. At the equinox, the sun is directly overhead at the Equator (0°). What is the noon solar elevation angle at latitude 49° N (using 90° − latitude)?
41°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 49° = 41°.
10. 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°.
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 5° N (using 90° − latitude)?
85°
At the equinox, noon solar elevation = 90° − 5° = 85°.

12 questions · Seed 104730 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification