Temperature Change Activity

Introduction

Temperatures are one of the major areas in which you will find negative numbers.[br][br]You may use the applet below to help you to complete the following questions.

Question 1) a.

Identify the town with the highest temperature from the following:

Donhampton (-11°C) Leek (-8°C) Milton (12°C) Redtown (7°C) Sandville (-16°C)

Question 1) b.

Identify the town with the lowest temperature from the following:

Leek (-8°C) Redtown (7°C) Donhampton (-11°C) Sandville (-16°C) Milton (12°C)

Question 1) c.

Leek has a temperature of -8°C. Randalstown is 10°C cooler than Leek.[br]What is the temperature in Randalstown

2°C -18°C 10°C -10°C -2°C 18°C

Question 2) a.

One one day, Boston has a maximum temperature of 13°C and a minimum temperature of -2°C.[br][br]What is the difference between these temperatures?

11°C -11°C -15°C 15°C

Question 2) b.

On one day, Anchorage has a maximum temperature of -5°C and a minimum temperature of -12°C.[br][br]What is the difference between these temperatures?

7°C -17°C 17°C -7°C