Examine the temperature graphs of Eureka (CA) and Salt Lake City (UT). Identify

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Examine the temperature graphs of Eureka (CA) and Salt Lake City (UT). Identify and explain the principal temperature control factor/s responsible for the contrasts in temperature patterns for these two weather stations. (6 pts) 9b. Month Annual range Maximum temp. F City Minimum Month | of temp. °F | (Min. temp.) Dêcembe | (Max. temp.) | temp. F 13 Une 9c. Examine the temperature graphs of Albany (NY) and Miami (FL). Identify and explain the principal temperature control factor/s responsible for the contrasts in temperature patterns for these two weather stations. (6 pts) Minimum Month Annual range Maximum Month temp. F(Max. temp.) temp. 'F (Min. temp.) of temp. F City Al bany Ny12 Jarvocy JUly 92 Junvary Miami, FL

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9b.

Temperature in Eureka has a max of 60oF while Salt lake city got 75oF. Thus the basic principle temperature controls thats works here are Oceans currents and the Cloud cover. These two are the main factors regarding this particular place.Since both Eureka and Salt lake lies around the same latitude (40oN) thus the other factors gets cancelled out.There's summers in June and Winters in Jan which is a characteristic feature of Northern Hemisphere.

9c.

Temperature in Miami is higher as expected in comparision to Albany since Miami lies close to the equator in the tropical zone.There is a tropical monsoon climate in Miami while continental type in the regions of Albany. Here the basic principle temperature controls are ocean currents , altitude or geographic location , Albedo and the latitude (which affects insolation). There is a min temperature of 28o F in Albany while 66oF in Miami , Fl.

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