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?