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During a meteorological observation at a weather station in Sokoto, Nigeria, the maximum air temperature recorded using a Six's maximum and minimum thermometer was 41.2∘C41.2^\circ\text{C}, while the minimum air temperature recorded was 24.8∘C24.8^\circ\text{C}. What is the diurnal range of temperature in ∘C^\circ\text{C} for this observation period?

Answer: 16.4 °C

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The diurnal temperature range is 16.4∘C16.4^\circ\text{C}.
The diurnal range of temperature measures the net difference between the maximum temperature during the day and the minimum temperature at night. Subtracting 24.8∘C24.8^\circ\text{C} from 41.2∘C41.2^\circ\text{C} gives 16.4∘C16.4^\circ\text{C}.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Extract maximum and minimum temperature values from the observation data
Maximum temperature = 41.2∘C41.2^\circ\text{C}, Minimum temperature = 24.8∘C24.8^\circ\text{C}
Diurnal range calculation depends strictly on the daily maximum and minimum readings.
2
Subtract the minimum temperature from the maximum temperature
41.2∘C−24.8∘C=16.4∘C41.2^\circ\text{C} - 24.8^\circ\text{C} = 16.4^\circ\text{C}
The diurnal range represents the difference between the highest and lowest temperatures within a 24-hour period.

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Diurnal Range of Temperature
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