Question

comparing graphs from the new york times

1. what do you notice?
2. what do you wonder?

be sure to write your answer using 3 - 5 sentences.
summer temperatures
1951 - 1980
summer temperatures
2013 - 2023

Explanation:

1. Notice: The distribution of summer - temperatures has changed. In 1951 - 1980, there was a more balanced distribution with cold, normal, and hot categories. In 2013 - 2023, the distribution is skewed towards hotter temperatures, with a reduced frequency of cold temperatures.
2. Wonder: What are the main factors causing this shift in summer - temperature distribution? Are human - induced climate change factors the primary drivers? How will this trend affect ecosystems and human activities in the future?

Answer:

1. I notice that the distribution of summer temperatures has shifted. The 1951 - 1980 graph shows a more normal distribution with cold, normal, and hot categories having significant presence. In contrast, the 2013 - 2023 graph has a much larger proportion of hot temperatures and a smaller proportion of cold ones.
2. I wonder what specific human activities have most contributed to this temperature change. I also wonder how this shift will impact agriculture and wildlife in the long - term.