Directions: Use the information provided and your knowledge of Earth and Space Science to answer the following questions. Show all work where necessary.
Directions: Use the information provided and your knowledge of Earth and Space Science to answer the following questions. Show all work where necessary.
Students will analyze surface temperature and solar radiation data to construct explanations about the relationship of seasons and temperature to the amount of solar energy received on Earth’s surface. By observing the graphs of these variables collected from three cities: Porto Alegre, Brazil, Quito, Ecuador, and Memphis, TN, students will construct claims about the seasons by using scientific evidence and reasoning.
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Figure 2. Student Data Sheet A
Figure 3. Student Data Sheet B
Figure 4. Student Data Sheet C
Explain how Earth’s tilt affects the amount of solar radiation received at different latitudes during the year.
Which observation provides the strongest evidence that the Northern and Southern Hemispheres experience opposite seasons?
Using the Porto Alegre, Brazil graph, explain how the data supports the claim that the city is located in the Southern Hemisphere.
Explain how atmospheric radiation and surface temperature are related throughout the year.
Which variable is the independent variable when examining the relationship between atmospheric radiation and surface temperature?
Compare the graphs for Memphis, Tennessee and Quito, Ecuador. Describe how differences in latitude affect their annual patterns of solar radiation and temperature.
Use the Porto Alegre data to answer: Is Porto Alegre, Brazil in the Southern Hemisphere?
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Evidence:
Reasoning:
Predict the busiest months for tourism at Wolf River Beach near Memphis, Tennessee, and explain why.