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Question 13

A study of Alpine deglaciation recorded the annual retreat of 15 major Swiss glaciers. The data collected (in meters) for a single hydrological year are shown in the table below.

GlacierAnnual Retreat (m)
Aletsch115
Gorner92
Fiescher84
Unteraar61
Morteratsch76
Rhone48
Otemma103
Findelen68
Corbassière55
Gauli42
Zinal89
Gries31
Tschierva73
Allalin50
Roseg80

Calculate the lower quartile value of the annual retreat for these glaciers. You must show your working out.

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