How Does the Temperature at One Location Change over a Year?
ES1706  Elevation and Temperature

The map below shows the maximum temperatures of several cities in Colorado for August 13, 2001.

  !   Move your cursor into the elevation legend on the right. The name and temperature for cities within each elevation range will appear on the map.

USGS
Temperatures for selected Colorado cities on August 13, 2001.
3. Write a statement that describes the relationship between temperature and elevation. 


	

 	

		
			
	

	
	

		 
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