Below is a table of the average day-time high temperature and night-time low tem

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Below is a table of the average day-time high temperature and night-time low temperature for Honolulu, Hawaii, Anchorage, Alaska and International Falls, Minnesota in January and July. The temperatures are measured in degrees Fahrenheit. Study this table and briefly describe how the difference in specific heats measured affects the weather in these 3 locations. Hint: consider the surrounding terrain of these 3 cities. If you are not familiar with their geography, search the internet for maps.

City Honolulu, Hawaii Anchorage, Alaska International Falls, Minnesota January high 80 22 14 January low 65 5 -12 July hight 88 65 79

Explanation / Answer

Honolulu -Hawaii:-It is present at the south weat region of USA.So the longitude of the place is westerly.so the temparature difference between january and june is not high.

Anchorage-Alaska:-It is the nothern and western most state of USA.So the longitude would be easterll hence in july it has summer and in january it has winter.

International falls-Minnesota:-It is present at the central part of the North America so as per its longitude the winter is long here and the temparature difference in between day and night is also high and in july also the temparature is very high.

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