Temperature and moisture are two of the most critical environmental factors for most organisms, yet they vary throughout the year. Report summary information on temperature and moisture for two localities for the day on which you were born.

South Carolina's Department of Natural Resources provides climate calendars from the Southeast Regional Climate Center using data from the National Weather Service. These data span 50 years from 1948-1997. Compare weather records for the two locations in North Carolina: Raleigh-Durham and Morehead City.

1. Describe the locations of these two cities: a) elevation; b) position relative to the center of the state; c) distance to the sea coast. Also give the source where you found this information.

2. Give your birthday. For Morehead City, give the average mean temperature, the average range in temperature by subtracting the average minimum from the average maximum, and the highest precipitation on your birthday.

3. For Raleigh-Durham, give the average mean temperature, the average range in temperature, and the highest precipitation on your birthday.

4. What differences in temperature and moisture did you find between these two locations? What explanations can you give for these differences?

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