1. 2. 3. Detect patterns in the distribution of
2.3 Detect patterns in the distribution of temperatures on the earth’s surface

2. 2. 3. 1 Generalize that temperatures
2.3.1 Generalize that temperatures tend to decrease as latitude increases
Graphic Representation shows decreased temperature with increased latitude. # 13 P. 58
Thermal Photography shows the same. #14 p. 59

3. 2. 3. 2. Describe how the earth’s shape causes
* Describe how the earth’s shape causes temperature to decrease as you move North or South from the equator.
Fig. 4.3 p. 56
At “E” (Equator) smaller surface area per unit of light
Therefore more heat intensity
At “F” (poles) larger surface area per unit of light
Therefore less heat intensity
Round Shape of the earth gives the different surface areas.

4. 2.3.3 Know seasons are reversed in Northern & southern Hemispheres
Date
North
South
June
Summer
Solstice
Winter
Sept.
Fall
Equinox
Spring
Dec.
March

5. 2.3.3 practice What season is it in __?__ :
Canada when it is spring in South Africa
Argentina when it is winter in Norway
Greenland when it is Fall in India
Mexico when it is summer in south Australia

6. 2.3.4 Access the accuracy of Temperature descriptions
Comment on each of the following statements. Some are incorrect!
The farther South you go the warmer it gets.
Most cold but habitable locations are in the north.
The west coast of South and North America are warmer than the east
Try #14 p. 59

7. Read about Temperature patterns
Try this site