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What is one way the weather observer prepares before going outside in strong winds?
What is one way the weather observer prepares before going outside in strong winds?
- She stays inside and waits for the wind to die down
- She talks to her team about the weather
- She checks her gear and tools (correct)
- She practices outside in the wind
What is shown in the picture above the text?
What is shown in the picture above the text?
- A weather station
- A weather observer at work
- A frozen tomato
- A soap bubble experiment (correct)
Why does the weather observer's team have one person hold the worker's feet steady on the ladder?
Why does the weather observer's team have one person hold the worker's feet steady on the ladder?
- To help the worker climb the ladder
- To distract the worker from the wind
- To help the worker hold the hammer
- To keep the worker from falling off the ladder (correct)
What does the weather observer do to hack away at the ice?
What does the weather observer do to hack away at the ice?
What does the weather observer love about her job?
What does the weather observer love about her job?
What is one of the 'silly science experiments' mentioned in the text?
What is one of the 'silly science experiments' mentioned in the text?
What is the weather observer's mindset when she opens the door to go outside?
What is the weather observer's mindset when she opens the door to go outside?
Which statement would the weather observer in this article agree with?
Which statement would the weather observer in this article agree with?
What weather conditions cover Mount Washington in winter?
What weather conditions cover Mount Washington in winter?
What do weather observers have to do to maintain the weather tools?
What do weather observers have to do to maintain the weather tools?
What is the purpose of the weather tools?
What is the purpose of the weather tools?
What can happen to the weather tools on stormy days?
What can happen to the weather tools on stormy days?
What is the meaning of the word 'withstand'?
What is the meaning of the word 'withstand'?
What is the title of the section being read?
What is the title of the section being read?
What is the resource that expires on a specific date?
What is the resource that expires on a specific date?
What is the name of the school where the resource was downloaded?
What is the name of the school where the resource was downloaded?
What is the main reason the National Weather Service uses information from Mount Washington?
What is the main reason the National Weather Service uses information from Mount Washington?
What does the author compare walking into the wind to?
What does the author compare walking into the wind to?
What does the author compare gusting winds to?
What does the author compare gusting winds to?
What is the purpose of the rainfall can mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the rainfall can mentioned in the text?
Why does the weather observer move with extra care in the thick mist?
Why does the weather observer move with extra care in the thick mist?
What is the main danger mentioned in the text when it's time to check the rainfall can?
What is the main danger mentioned in the text when it's time to check the rainfall can?
How does the weather observer ensure she doesn't get lost in the thick mist?
How does the weather observer ensure she doesn't get lost in the thick mist?
What is the main idea of the passage 'Walking in Wild Weather'?
What is the main idea of the passage 'Walking in Wild Weather'?
Study Notes
Weather Observers at Work
- Weather observers work in teams, with one person hacking away at the ice and the other holding their feet steady on the ladder.
Preparing for Extreme Weather
- Before heading out, observers check their gear, practice what they need to do in their mind, and focus on the task at hand.
Fun in the Wind
- Weather observers enjoy playing in the wind and doing silly science experiments, such as freezing soap bubbles and using frozen tomatoes to hammer nails into wood.
Working at the Weather Station
- Observers must take care of the tools used for measuring weather, which are designed to withstand fierce wind, ice, and cold.
- They must climb the weather tower and beat off ice with a heavy metal tool on stormy days.
Mount Washington Weather Station
- The National Weather Service uses information from Mount Washington to make forecasts for the whole country.
- In winter, Mount Washington is covered in snow and ice.
Challenges of the Job
- Walking in strong winds is like walking across a river, and gusting winds are like trying to walk into the ocean through breaking waves.
- Getting lost in heavy snow or fog is a real danger, and observers must move with extra care, counting their steps and trying not to let the wind blow them off their path.
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This quiz is about the safety measures taken by observers in extreme weather conditions, specifically during mountain climbing. It highlights the importance of teamwork and gear checks before venturing out.
