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Comparing arctic and global temperatures using excel
In this activity students are asked to test the statement: “It is very likely that the Arctic has warmed at more than twice the global rate over the past 50 years”
Students are asked to use an Excel spreadsheet to calculate averages, maximum values and minimum values and draw line graphs. Students use a tutorial to help produce the graphs. Students are then asked to interpret their findings in order to test the initial statement.
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