sardog1
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Our northern neighbors have sent us some "cold comfort" this evening. I thought it might be an occasion to test your knowledge of the possibilities. Have some fun and write down your answers before peeking at what others might respond with. The answers are in another thread, for the benefit of those who want to test themselves.
All the questions refer to ambient air temperature, not windchill factor. All quibbles over the answers will be decided by reference to NCDC -- Climatic Extremes and Weather Events .
1. Among the following states, which has recorded the lowest official minimum temp at -52 F?
a. CT
b. MA
c. ME
d. NH
e. NY
f. PA
g. VT
2. Among those states, which has recorded a minimum of at least -45 F?
3. Eight states in the U.S. have recorded minimums of -60 F or lower. Name the seven that are not Alaska.
4. Which of those seven has made it down to -70 F?
5. What is the record minimum temperature for North America?
a. -73 F
b. -75 F
c. -80 F
d. -81 F
6. What is the record minimum temperature for the U.S.?
a. -73 F
b. -75 F
c. -80 F
d. -81 F
All the questions refer to ambient air temperature, not windchill factor. All quibbles over the answers will be decided by reference to NCDC -- Climatic Extremes and Weather Events .
1. Among the following states, which has recorded the lowest official minimum temp at -52 F?
a. CT
b. MA
c. ME
d. NH
e. NY
f. PA
g. VT
2. Among those states, which has recorded a minimum of at least -45 F?
3. Eight states in the U.S. have recorded minimums of -60 F or lower. Name the seven that are not Alaska.
4. Which of those seven has made it down to -70 F?
5. What is the record minimum temperature for North America?
a. -73 F
b. -75 F
c. -80 F
d. -81 F
6. What is the record minimum temperature for the U.S.?
a. -73 F
b. -75 F
c. -80 F
d. -81 F
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