Answer 1:
You can find the average temperatures for most
places on earth at:
http://www.worldclimate.com/climate/index.htm
So
haul out a map and plug some in. I tried a
few places for the average temperature and found
that most are around 80 degrees F.Nairobi, which
is at a higher elevation, has an average around 65
degree F. Things are warm around the equator
because the sun's rays hit more directly there.
At the poles, the light hits at sharp angle, so
it's a lot colder.
You'll also notice
that the temperature is about the same all year.
Any ideas why?
If you get interested in the
temperatures for places all over the globe, start
looking for patterns. Here are some hints:
elevation, latitude, nearness to oceans or big lakes. Click Here to return to the search form.
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