Using our graphed results, we found that the temperatures closer to the equator were higher than those further away from the equator. However, the temperatures weren’t always predictable probably because of cold fronts or warm fronts. In addition, as you move north from the equator, the minutes of daylight decrease. However, it is the opposite as you move south of the equator- the minutes of daylight increase. This is because the earth’s axis is tilted and as the Earth revolves around the sun, one hemisphere gets more sun than the other.
Looking at ALL the data, in general, as you go from the Northern Hemisphere into the Southern Hemisphere, the minutes of daylight increase with very few exceptions. Generally, as you move from the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern Hemisphere, the temperature rises and falls, but gradually increases. It is the highest near the equator. This is because the sun shines directly on the equator but not on other parts of the earth. As you cross the equator, the temperature drastically decreases as you move south. It was neat to see actual data from all the different schools which helped prove what we have been taught about weather. We couldn't think of anything different to do next time.

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