Alaska Trip Experience
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What is the main reason Maisie and her family had to buy warm clothes before their trip to Alaska?

  • They wanted to make sure they could experience snow for the first time.
  • They were concerned about the cold weather in Anchorage.
  • They did not have boots, hats, or gloves for the cold weather.
  • They were accustomed to warm weather and did not own warm clothes. (correct)

    • How did Maisie react when she learned that snow was predicted for Anchorage?

  • She decided she did not want to go on the trip anymore.
  • She felt worried and concerned.
  • She immediately started planning to purchase warm clothes.
  • She showed her excitement by jumping up and down. (correct)

    • Based on the pilot's weather update, what was the expected nighttime low temperature in Anchorage?

  • 7 degrees Fahrenheit (correct)
  • -7 degrees Fahrenheit
  • 68 degrees Fahrenheit
  • 27 degrees Fahrenheit

    • What was the temperature difference between Galveston and Anchorage before Maisie and her family left for their trip?

    <p>40 degrees Fahrenheit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Maisie's mom seem worried after hearing the pilot's weather update?

    <p>She was concerned about the extremely low temperatures at night.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does this story primarily reveal about Maisie and her family?

    <p>They find it challenging to adjust to cold weather due to their tropical background.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between weather and climate?

    <p>Weather refers to hourly changes, while climate refers to long-term patterns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the narrator expect the weather to be like in Anchorage in June?

    <p>Warm with long hours of daylight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average summer temperature in Anchorage as per the information from the Internet?

    <p>62 degrees Fahrenheit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for scientists who keep records of all kinds of weather data?

    <p>Climatologists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does keeping an ongoing record of weather data over many years tell us about a particular area?

    <p>Yearly climate patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the student find hard to believe about the temperatures in Anchorage?

    <p>-35 degrees Fahrenheit record low</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the narrator most excited about regarding the weather in Anchorage?

    <p>Long days in June</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why couldn't the narrator stay outside all day in Anchorage in January?

    <p>Short days with only eight hours of daylight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the temperature difference between Galveston and Anchorage at the time of the pilot's weather update?

    <p>40 degrees Fahrenheit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main concern for Maisie and her family before their trip to Anchorage?

    <p>Dealing with the cold weather in Anchorage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the pilot's weather update reveal about the nighttime low temperature in Anchorage?

    <p>It was below freezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Maisie's mom have to make plans to buy warm clothes before their trip?

    <p>Because they were concerned about the cold weather in Anchorage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main characteristic of the weather in Anchorage during the time of Maisie's trip?

    <p>Snowy and cold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was significant about the pilot's weather update for Anchorage?

    <p>It highlighted the typical winter weather conditions in Anchorage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between weather and climate?

    <p>Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the narrator excited about the June weather in Anchorage?

    <p>Because he expected warmer temperatures than in January due to the extended daylight hours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'climatologists' refer to?

    <p>Researchers who analyze long-term trends and patterns in weather data for specific regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was significant about the pilot's weather update for Anchorage?

    <p>It indicated that nighttime low temperatures in January are typically below freezing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main characteristic of the weather in Anchorage during Maisie's trip?

    <p>Consistently cold temperatures with heavy snowfall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why couldn't the narrator stay outside all day in Anchorage in January?

    <p>Because the days are short with only eight hours of daylight in Anchorage in January.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the student find hard to believe about the temperatures in Anchorage?

    <p>The record low temperature of negative 35 degrees Fahrenheit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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