June 2022 was incredibly warm, and the average global temperature in June was 6th warmest on record. The figure below shows global June temperature anomalies (with respect to the 20th century average). For how many years was the global temperatures in June 1℃ above the 20th century average?
A. 4
B. 7
C. 20
Answer: B
Source: NOAA (national Centers for Environmental Information), Climate Monitoring (Climate at a Glance)
Factful math: Grade 3rd-5th
Math skills: Division (large numbers)
Related Environmental issues: Air / deforestation /climate change
Wildfires burned about 7 million acres in the United States in 2021.
Manhattan is about 14 thousand acres. How many Manhattans can be fit in
7 million acres?
ANSWER 500
7,000,000 / 14,000 = 500
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Published: March 26, 2020
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