Elevation
Phenomenon
Phenomenon
Temperatures are cooler at high elevation than at low elevation. For example, on July day, the temperature at the base of Mount Fuji in Japan is 80ºF, but the temperature at the summit is below freezing. Why? (Hint: The elevation of Mount Fuji is 12,488 feet.)
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Compare the climographs of Denver and Springfield.
Compare the climographs of Denver and Springfield.
Explain how elevation affects the climate at each location.
Explain how elevation affects the climate at each location.
Annual Climatology: Denver, CO (DNR)
Elev:5286 ft Lat: 39o 46'N Long: 104o 52'W
Annual Climatology: Springfield, IL (SPI)
Elev: 586 ft Lat: 39o 15'N Long: 89o 41'W