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 (C)</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. (A)</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. (D)</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. (A)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Climatologists (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Long days in June (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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. (C)</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. (D)</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. (B)</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. (D)</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. (A)</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. (C)</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. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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