Application

Physical and Climate Regions

Comparing Climate Graphs

When you begin your travels, you will visit cities with wildly different environments. It is important that you understand the variety of climates you will encounter. Otherwise, you may end up completely unprepared for your trip. One of the best ways to compare climates is to create climate graphs for the cities you will be visiting.

For this assignment, you will compare the climates of Rome, Italy and Vienna, Austria. First, you will prepare individual climate graphs for Rome and Vienna. Then, you will use those graphs and a map to analyze factors that affect the climates of the two cities.

Example of a Climate Graph Which Depicts the Average Precipitation and Average Temperature: Detailed Description

Creating The Climate Graphs

Using the data provided below, create climate graphs for Rome, Italy and Vienna, Austria. First, place the months of the year on the x-axis. Then, place the average temperature and average precipitation on the y-axes. Graph the average precipitation for each month using a bar graph. Next, graph the average temperature using a line graph. You may design your own graphs or use the Climate Graph Comparison Template.

Remember to check units of measurement contained on the climate graphs. Specifically, notice that the above climate graph uses degrees Celsius and millimeters. In contrast, the below tables use degrees Fahrenheit and inches.

Rome, Italy
Month Temperature
(°F)		 Precipitation
(inches)
January 45 3.2
February 47 2.7
March 51 2.6
April 57 2.6
May 64 2.2
June 71 1.6
July 76 0.7
August 76 1.0
September 70 2.5
October 62 5.0
November 53 4.4
December 46 3.0
 
Vienna, Austria
Month Temperature
(°F)		 Precipitation
(inches)
January 29 1.5
February 33 1.3
March 40 1.8
April 50 2.0
May 59 2.8
June 65 2.7
July 68 3.1
August 67 2.7
September 60 2.0
October 50 1.9
November 39 1.8
December 32 1.8
Rome, Italy
Month Temperature
(°F)		 Precipitation
(inches)
January 45 3.2
February 47 2.7
March 51 2.6
April 57 2.6
May 64 2.2
June 71 1.6
July 76 0.7
August 76 1.0
September 70 2.5
October 62 5.0
November 53 4.4
December 46 3.0
 
Vienna, Austria
Month Temperature
(°F)		 Precipitation
(inches)
January 29 1.5
February 33 1.3
March 40 1.8
April 50 2.0
May 59 2.8
June 65 2.7
July 68 3.1
August 67 2.7
September 60 2.0
October 50 1.9
November 39 1.8
December 32 1.8
 

Options for creating and submitting your graphs include:

  1. Hand-draw the graphs and then take a picture of them for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
  2. Hand-draw the graphs and then scan them for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
  3. Create a new file in a graphing program and utilize the software to create the graphs. You can then submit your work to the assignment’s dropbox.
  4. Use a web-based or mobile application to create the graphs. You can then email or export the final product for submission to the assignment's dropbox.

Analyzing The Climate Graphs

Use an online or document-based map of Europe to examine the locations of Rome and Vienna. Consider the factors that affect climate. Then, for each city, list three climate factors you think have an impact. For each factor, write one or two sentences explaining why you think each city's climate is impacted. Before you begin, access the Climate Graph Comparison Checklist to be sure you include all items required for full credit.

 

After completing this assignment, please submit your work to the dropbox.