Seasonal Changes and Weather Forecasting

Questions and Answers

The Earth's tilt on its axis (correct)

The solar flares from the Sun

The Earth's rotation around the Sun

The movement of the Earth's plates

Anemometer

Barometer (correct)

Thermometer

Hygrometer

To predict the weather for the next month

To predict the weather for the next few days (correct)

To predict the weather for the next year

To predict the weather for the next week

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Warmth increases, days get longer, plants bloom Signup and view all the answers

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To show patterns and trends in the data Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

What causes seasons?: Earth's tilt on its axis (23.5°) as it rotates around the Sun
Characteristics of each season:
- Spring: Warmth increases, days get longer, plants bloom
- Summer: Warmest season, longest days, school vacation
- Autumn (Fall): Cooling down, days get shorter, leaves change color
- Winter: Coldest season, shortest days, snow and ice

What is weather forecasting?: Predicting what the weather will be like in the future
Tools used in weather forecasting:
- Thermometer: Measures temperature
- Barometer: Measures air pressure
- Hygrometer: Measures humidity
- Anemometer: Measures wind speed and direction
- Radar and satellites: Track weather patterns and storms
Types of weather forecasts:
- Short-term: Predicts weather for the next few days
- Long-term: Predicts weather for the next week or month

Types of natural disasters related to weather and climate:
- Hurricanes: Strong winds and heavy rain near the ocean
- Tornadoes: Rotating columns of air that touch the ground
- Blizzards: Heavy snow and strong winds
- Droughts: Prolonged periods of little to no rain
How to stay safe during natural disasters:
- Listen to weather forecasts and warnings
- Have a emergency kit with food, water, and first aid supplies
- Evacuate or seek shelter when necessary
- Stay informed and follow instructions from authorities

What is graphing?: Visual representation of data to show patterns and trends
Types of graphs used in weather and climate:
- Line graphs: Show changes in temperature or precipitation over time
- Bar graphs: Compare temperatures or precipitation amounts between different locations or times
- Picture graphs: Use images to show data, such as a picture of a sun for a sunny day
How to read and create a graph:
- Identify the title, labels, and units
- Understand the axis (x and y)
- Look for patterns and trends in the data
- Use clear labels and units when creating a graph

Graphing is a visual representation of data to show patterns and trends
Line graphs show changes in temperature or precipitation over time
Bar graphs compare temperatures or precipitation amounts between different locations or times
Picture graphs use images to show data, such as a picture of a sun for a sunny day
Identify the title, labels, and units when reading a graph
Understand the axis (x and y) when reading a graph
Look for patterns and trends in the data when reading a graph
Use clear labels and units when creating a graph