Warmer Winters

By Mariana Garcia-Serrato

Last updated about 4 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

What is shown in the y-axis

temperature change from the 20-century average

the 20-century average for temperature

temperature in degrees F

the years when the temperature changed

Since the year 2000, how many winters with below average temperatures have we had?

4

11

21

14

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.

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

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.