Raise the balloon to the altitudes shown in the table and click “plot” on the gr
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Raise the balloon to the altitudes shown in the table and click “plot” on the graph to the right. Start at ground level, “0.” You need to plot the second point before the first will show. Estimate the temperatures from the graph. I have given you the altitude points on the table
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Practice dragging the balloon and plotting points on the graph. Then fill in the following tables.
DAYTIME Table of Atmospheric Temperature (°F)
Altitude (m)
Sand
Plowed Field
Grass
Fresh Snow
0
245
674
1034
1406
NIGHTTIME Table of Atmospheric Temperature (°F)
Altitude (m)
Sand
Plowed Field
Grass
Fresh Snow
0
245
674
1034
1406
Altitude (m)
Sand
Plowed Field
Grass
Fresh Snow
0
245
674
1034
1406
Explanation / Answer
Daytime
Altitude sand plowed field grass fresh snow
0 50 22 30 1
245 40 15 20 -12
674 25 10 15 -13
1034 20 5 10 -10
1406 10 5 5 -10
Night time
Altitude sand plowed field grass fresh snow
0 45 20 25 -5
245 35 12 18 -4
674 20 8 12 -3
1034 10 4 8 -2
1406 8 4 8 -1
The temperature is comparatively less at night time when compared to day time.
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