Latitude, albedo, and isotherm analysis of temperature distribution

¶ … temperature and answer questions about this force.

Temperature and heat are two different issues. Temperature is how cold or hot air, water or an object is. Heat is the energy which is produced when molecules and atoms are in motion.

The amount of energy an object may hold is determined by its shape and size.

The main difference between the Kelvin and Celsius scale is Kelvin is used mainly by scientists, while Celsius is more commonly used in everyday life. The areas the two scales have in common are both are measurements of temperatures, and the "Celsius scale is defined using Kelvin scale (mathforum.org/discuss/sci.math/m/183781/183783)."

Temperatures from 1925 and 2003 should not be compared due to urbanization's influence on readings, the greenhouse effect which has increased the earth's temperature and thermometers which are more sensitive and accurate.

A comparison of the New York's average temperatures for specific months is as follows: March 21st- 42; June 21st-71 and September 21st-69 (http://www.nyc.com/weather.htm). On the other side of the United States, Los Angeles has the following average temperatures: March 21st- 58; June 21st- 66 and September 21st -70 (http://web.ask.com/web?qsrc=6& q=Climate+in+Los+Angeles%2c+CA& o=0& sitesrc=a).

There are two factors important in influencing the distribution of temperature on the Earth's surface. One is "the latitude of the location determines how much solar radiation is received. Latitude influences the angle of incidence and duration of day length. The other is surface properties-surfaces with high albedo absorb less incident radiation, meaning land absorbs less insulation than water because of its lighter color (www.geog.ouc.bc.ca/physgeog/contents/7m.html)."