Question: Level curves (isothermals) are shown for the typical water temperature sin 8Cd in Long Lake (Minnesota) as a function of depth and time of year.

Level curves (isothermals) are shown for the typical water temperature sin 8Cd in Long Lake (Minnesota) as a function of depth and time of year. Estimate the temperature in the lake on June 9 (day 160) at a depth of 10 m and on June 29 (day 180) at a depth of 5 m.

20 12 16 20 16 12 10+ 15 280 240 200 120 160 Day of the year Depth (m)

20 12 16 20 16 12 10+ 15 280 240 200 120 160 Day of the year Depth (m)

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