A weather station recorded the following temperatures over a 24-hour period: maximum temperature of 34°C and minimum temperature of 18°C. What is the diurnal range of temperature?
A52°C
B26°C
C16°CCORRECT
D18°C
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The diurnal (daily) range of temperature is calculated by subtracting the minimum temperature from the maximum temperature. Therefore, 34°C − 18°C = 16°C. Option A is the sum, option B is the average, and option D is simply the minimum temperature.
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