Description
The context for the two graphs:
“A wet-bulb temperature of 35°C is regarded as the theoretical limit of what humans can endure. It would be reached at an actual temperature of 45°C if relative humidity were 50%, or at about 39°C if the humidity were 75%. Beyond this point it becomes impossible for sweat to cool the body down, causing people to overheat and in effect cook. Cells swell, proteins are deformed and organ systems fail, resulting in death. At wet-bulb temperatures above 35°C, it is thought that even young healthy people wearing light clothingregardless of whether they are parked in front of a fan, in the shade or have unlimited water to drinkwill die in about six hours.” The Economist, 2022 May 13
Answer the following:
What information are these two graphs conveying?
Is the information provided by one graph consistent with the information provided by the other graph?
Explain why you concluded that the information on the two graphs is consistent, or not.
Find examples of locations where wet-bulb temperatures equaling or exceeding 35° C were recorded since 2012.
If you are not familiar with temperature expressed in °C (Celsius), use the formula below to convert it to °F (Fahrenheit). Or, use the many resources available online.
°F = (°C × 9/5) + 32
For reference, a room temperature of 22 °C is considered comfortable in the United States
