World’s Hottest Temperature Cools a Bit
Read this article about how scientists overturned the world’s hottest temperature record using their keen detective skills.
Text-Dependent Questions
- What made the team of meteorologists question the record for worlds highest temperature?
- Describe the diversity of the scientific team and the obstacles they overcame in their investigation.
- What were the 5 major concerns with the previous heat record?
- How did the original highest temperature recording compare to other measurements recorded in nearby areas?
- What is the importance of keeping accurate temperature records?
