10 Questions
Which term represents the average air temperature over different timescales?
Mean temperature
What is the difference between the highest and lowest temperature recorded in a single day?
Daily range in temperature
What is the average of the mean monthly maximum and minimum temperature?
Mean monthly temperature
What is the average of the monthly mean for the year?
Mean annual temperature
Which term represents the average daily mean temperature for a given date computed for a specific 30-year period?
Normal day temperature
Which term represents the fundamental index for following climate variability and change?
Mean temperature
What is the average daily mean temperature for a given date computed for a specific 30-year period called?
Normal day temperature
What is the difference between the highest and lowest temperature recorded in a single day called?
Daily range in temperature
What is the average of the monthly mean for the year called?
Mean monthly temperature
What is the departure of one degree called?
Degree-day
Test your knowledge on temperature terminology and learn about the essential climate variable, mean temperature, and its role in climate variability and change. Explore terms like average, mean, and normal and understand how sunlight and heat affect temperature on Earth's surface.
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