Warmer Winters
By Mariana Garcia-Serrato
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Last updated almost 5 years ago
5 Questions
This graph compares the yearly average winter (December – February) temperature in the continental United States to the 20th century average U. S. winter temperature.
Source: Climate at a Glance, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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What is shown in the y-axis
What is shown in the y-axis
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Since the year 2000, how many winters with below average temperatures have we had?
Since the year 2000, how many winters with below average temperatures have we had?
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How did the author use color to better illustrate his/her point?Make sure you mention how specific colors mean different things both above and below the average.
How did the author use color to better illustrate his/her point?
Make sure you mention how specific colors mean different things both above and below the average.
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Back in September you answered a formative showing how summer temperatures have changed (https://goformative.com/formatives/5d7bbbe6ec7173f711c396ac). How do these two graphs work together to provide evidence of climate change?
To answer this question use the CER framework
Back in September you answered a formative showing how summer temperatures have changed (https://goformative.com/formatives/5d7bbbe6ec7173f711c396ac). How do these two graphs work together to provide evidence of climate change?
To answer this question use the CER framework
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A change of more than 3 degrees F is considered extreme. How many years have varied more than 3 degrees F from the century average? Have there been more extreme increases or more extreme decreases?
Write a headline of no more than 140 characters that captures the main idea of your answer to those two questions inviting people to take notice.
A change of more than 3 degrees F is considered extreme. How many years have varied more than 3 degrees F from the century average? Have there been more extreme increases or more extreme decreases?
Write a headline of no more than 140 characters that captures the main idea of your answer to those two questions inviting people to take notice.