Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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### Identifying Climate and Hemisphere: An Analysis The two climographs below represent the same climate at two different locations. Which one represents a northern hemisphere location (temperature is measured in °C, precipitation in cm)? #### Climograph 1 ![Climograph 1](#) - **Temperature Data (°C):** - Highest Temperature: ~30°C (July) - Lowest Temperature: ~-10°C (December) - **Precipitation Data (cm):** - Highest Precipitation: ~20 cm (July) - Lowest Precipitation: ~1-2 cm (Winter months) ![Climograph 2](#) - **Temperature Data (°C):** - Highest Temperature: ~30°C (January) - Lowest Temperature: ~-10°C (July) - **Precipitation Data (cm):** - Highest Precipitation: ~20 cm (July) - Lowest Precipitation: ~1-2 cm (Winter months) ### Analysis **Temperature Trends:** - **Climograph 1:** Temperatures peak around July and dip around December, indicating a warm summer and cold winter, suggestive of a Northern Hemisphere location. - **Climograph 2:** Temperatures peak around January and dip around July, indicative of a warm summer and cold winter consistent with a Southern Hemisphere location. **Precipitation Patterns:** - Both climographs show similar precipitation patterns, peaking in July and remaining low during the winter months. ### Conclusion **Climograph 1** represents the Northern Hemisphere location as evidenced by the temperature peak during July and the dip during December.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Identifying Climate and Hemisphere: An Analysis The two climographs below represent the same climate at two different locations. Which one represents a northern hemisphere location (temperature is measured in °C, precipitation in cm)? #### Climograph 1 ![Climograph 1](#) - **Temperature Data (°C):** - Highest Temperature: ~30°C (July) - Lowest Temperature: ~-10°C (December) - **Precipitation Data (cm):** - Highest Precipitation: ~20 cm (July) - Lowest Precipitation: ~1-2 cm (Winter months) ![Climograph 2](#) - **Temperature Data (°C):** - Highest Temperature: ~30°C (January) - Lowest Temperature: ~-10°C (July) - **Precipitation Data (cm):** - Highest Precipitation: ~20 cm (July) - Lowest Precipitation: ~1-2 cm (Winter months) ### Analysis **Temperature Trends:** - **Climograph 1:** Temperatures peak around July and dip around December, indicating a warm summer and cold winter, suggestive of a Northern Hemisphere location. - **Climograph 2:** Temperatures peak around January and dip around July, indicative of a warm summer and cold winter consistent with a Southern Hemisphere location. **Precipitation Patterns:** - Both climographs show similar precipitation patterns, peaking in July and remaining low during the winter months. ### Conclusion **Climograph 1** represents the Northern Hemisphere location as evidenced by the temperature peak during July and the dip during December.
### Monthly Temperature and Precipitation Analysis #### Temperature and Precipitation Data Overview The image depicts a combined graph illustrating monthly temperature and precipitation data over the span of a year. 1. **X-axis**: Months of the Year - **Labels**: J (January), F (February), M (March), A (April), M (May), J (June), J (July), A (August), S (September), O (October), N (November), D (December) 2. **Primary Y-axis (Left Side)**: Temperature (°C) - **Range**: -30°C to 40°C - **Label Color**: Black 3. **Secondary Y-axis (Right Side)**: Precipitation (mm) - **Range**: 0 mm to 70 mm - **Label Color**: White #### Graph Details: **Temperature Trend (Red Line with Dots)** - **Highs and Lows**: - The trend starts high at around 20°C in January and February. - The temperature dips to its lowest point (~10°C) in June. - Thereafter, it rises again, reaching about 20°C by December. **Precipitation Trend (Blue Bars)** - **Monthly Distribution**: - Precipitation is highest in March (~25 mm). - It diminishes gradually from April, reaching its minimum around August. - There is an increase in precipitation starting from September till December. ### Interpretation This graph provides a clear visualization of the typical climatic patterns, showing the variation in temperature and precipitation throughout the year. The data can be useful for understanding seasonal weather patterns, planning agricultural activities, or preparing for weather-related events. Learn more about this data in our comprehensive climate study section. --- *Note: This educational material is based on an image displaying a graph with temperature and precipitation data. Be sure to reference the original data set for precise numerical values.*
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Transcribed Image Text:### Monthly Temperature and Precipitation Analysis #### Temperature and Precipitation Data Overview The image depicts a combined graph illustrating monthly temperature and precipitation data over the span of a year. 1. **X-axis**: Months of the Year - **Labels**: J (January), F (February), M (March), A (April), M (May), J (June), J (July), A (August), S (September), O (October), N (November), D (December) 2. **Primary Y-axis (Left Side)**: Temperature (°C) - **Range**: -30°C to 40°C - **Label Color**: Black 3. **Secondary Y-axis (Right Side)**: Precipitation (mm) - **Range**: 0 mm to 70 mm - **Label Color**: White #### Graph Details: **Temperature Trend (Red Line with Dots)** - **Highs and Lows**: - The trend starts high at around 20°C in January and February. - The temperature dips to its lowest point (~10°C) in June. - Thereafter, it rises again, reaching about 20°C by December. **Precipitation Trend (Blue Bars)** - **Monthly Distribution**: - Precipitation is highest in March (~25 mm). - It diminishes gradually from April, reaching its minimum around August. - There is an increase in precipitation starting from September till December. ### Interpretation This graph provides a clear visualization of the typical climatic patterns, showing the variation in temperature and precipitation throughout the year. The data can be useful for understanding seasonal weather patterns, planning agricultural activities, or preparing for weather-related events. Learn more about this data in our comprehensive climate study section. --- *Note: This educational material is based on an image displaying a graph with temperature and precipitation data. Be sure to reference the original data set for precise numerical values.*
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