Study the table and answer the following questions : 1. Calculate the mean annual temperature
Study the table and answer the following questions :
1. Calculate the mean annual temperature
2. Calculate annual range of temperature
3. Name the hemisphere in which it is located. Give reasons to support your answer.
| Months | Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | June | July | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. |
| Temp(c) | -10.6 | -8.0 | -4.0 | -4.4 | 10.0 | 13.3 | 16.0 | 15.0 | 10.0 | 5.0 | -2.0 | -7.0 |
1 Answers
1. Sum of the temperature of hottest month of the year4.4 + 10.0 + 13.3 + 16.0 + 15.0 + 10.0 + 5.0 = 73.7 Sum of the temperature of coldest month of the year
- (10.6+8.0+4.0+2.0+7.0) = -31.6
:. Mean annual temperature = 73.7+(-31.6)/12 = 3.5°C
2. Annual range of temperature = Highest temperature in a month of year – Lowest temperature in a month of year = 16°C – 2°C = 14°C
3. It is located in Northern hemisphere : The Reason is due to the Earth’s Axial tilt, in the Northern hemisphere winter lasts from the winter solstice (typically December) to the March Equinox (typically March). While the summer lasts from the summer solstice (typically June) through the autumnal Equinox (typically September).