Discussion+Questions

= Discussion Questions =

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 * Use the linked map and resources below to help provide a response to the discussion questions. **

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=Resources= NOAA - Climate Categories

**Turkey**
 * Turkey**

Rutgers - Climate Overview Newark Airport - Elevation
 * Newark**

=Discussion Questions=

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 * 1) Determine the climate zone for Newark, New Jersey and Istanbul, Turkey.
 * 2) What is the elevation of Newark, NJ ? Of Istanbul Turkey?
 * 3) What is the latitude of Newark, NJ and Istanbul Turkey?
 * 4) Describe the temperature of your city. Compare it with your partner.
 * 5) Describe the rain fall of your assigned city. Compare it with your partner.
 * 6) Discuss what happens to precipitation when the temperature increases as compared to when temperature decreases. Compare your results with your partner.
 * 7) Although Newark, NJ and Istanbul are on almost the same latitude, their climates are not the same. Why do you think this is? (Consider using the interactive Google Earth maps below or maps to get a better understanding of the geography of these two locations)

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 * NEWARK, NJ**

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 * ISTANBUL, TURKEY**

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