Science / Environment
On average, temperature changes 3° with every gain or loss of 1,000 feet of
elevation. Temperatures are cooler at higher elevations, warmer at lower
elevations.
The temperature is a comfortable 72°F
at 5,280 feet (in Denver!). You are
thinking of having a picnic in the
mountains. Your destination is just
over 9,000 feet . What do you expect
the temperature will be at your picnic site?
Do you still want to eat lunch on the
banks of high mountain stream today?
Do you know the elevation
of where you are? How does
your elevation compare to
the elevation of Denver?
What is the expected difference
in temperature from where you
are to Denver?
How does your elevation
compare to the elevation of
Los Angeles (sea level)?
What is the expected difference
in temperature from where you
are to Los Angeles?
Science Standards 3.1
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