WONDER #1685: How Much Can the Temperature Swing in a Single Day?

Question 1 of 3

Meteorologists use what term to refer to the cycle that sees temperature reach a daytime high before falling to a nighttime low?

1. biurnal
2. diurnal
3. seasonal
4. triurnal

Question 2 of 3

On any given day, what is the approximate temperature swing from low to high temperature in degrees Fahrenheit?

1. 1-2
2. 5-10
3. 20-30
4. 50-90

Question 3 of 3

Wild temperature swings can take their toll on your health if they trigger what condition?

1. emphysema
2. pneumonia
3. scurvy
4. rhinitis

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