217tudent Activity WorksheetnameHow does the appearance of the low-altitude clouds differ on each of the mid-Atlantic regions?
Which of the two images readily shows shadows? Locate some shadows on the image. Sketch
the clouds and their shadows on your map. What time of day do you think this image was
recorded—morning or evening? (circle one)
Place the final pair of images in front of you. This should be a pair of images taken of the
G reat Lakes region during the summer months. On your map of the Great Lakes region,
label the Great Lakes, using your atlas if necessary. On the infrared images, why does Lake
Michigan appear as a diff e rent shade of gray than Lake Superior?
The image you are using was captured on a hot summer day. On the infrared image, dark
areas indicate regions of higher temperature. Locate the city of Chicago, Illinois on your
infrared image. Why would Chicago appear warmer than its surroundings?
How does the Chicago, Illinois area look different in the visible than in the infrared image?
Use your world atlas. Find as many different cities as you can. Mark those cities names and
locations on your Great Lakes region map. Can you find more than six?
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