Preview - Climate Change In The Great Lakes 2019

Temperature in the Great Lakes

About this map:
Projected increases in annual average temperature by 2041-2070 as compared to the 1971-2000 period, assuming emissions of greenhouse gases continue to rise (A2 scenario). Northern areas will likely see greater warming by mid-century. The Eastern Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan may see particularly significant changes.
 

Questions

Please answer the questions below.

Describe 3 things you notice on the temperature map above.

This map is comparing a future prediction for 2041-2070 to the average of which years?

What unit is temperature measured in on this map?

Degrees C
Degrees F

What trend do you notice about the predictions for 2041-2070? What will happen to temperature?

Which areas will have a higher temperature increase?

How much change in average temperature will the Chicago region experience?

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