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Graphs & Maps

Comparing Temperature Graphs

Examine the ways scientists represent temperature data. Compare how data can be used to show short-term fluctuations and long-term trends.

Mauna Loa Temperature Graph

Examine how temperature data changes when more and more data is averaged together.

Fluctuations and Trends Graph

Analyze data on average annual temperature data for Washington, D.C., from 1895 through 2021.

Historical Temperature and Carbon Dioxide Graph

Examine a graph showing the relationship between carbon dioxide and air temperature.

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The development of this material was supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DRL 2100808. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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