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What is a prediction in the context of weather?
What is a prediction in the context of weather?
- A guess about the future based on data (correct)
- A detailed forecast using advanced technology
- An assumption made without evidence
- A statement of fact about current weather conditions
Which of the following statements accurately describes data?
Which of the following statements accurately describes data?
- Facts about something useful for analysis (correct)
- Information that can be interpreted in multiple ways
- A collection of wild guesses
- A method of organizing subjective impressions
What can patterns in data help us achieve in the context of weather forecasting?
What can patterns in data help us achieve in the context of weather forecasting?
- Describing past weather without analysis
- Making predictions about future weather (correct)
- Understanding unrelated events
- Creating random predictions with no basis
What does precipitation refer to in weather terms?
What does precipitation refer to in weather terms?
What is the importance of looking for patterns in weather data?
What is the importance of looking for patterns in weather data?
What is a key feature of the summer weather in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?
What is a key feature of the summer weather in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?
What does Mai study weather patterns for?
What does Mai study weather patterns for?
Which player lives in a location that is described as mostly dry all year long?
Which player lives in a location that is described as mostly dry all year long?
What weather condition is most uncommon in Valdosta, Georgia?
What weather condition is most uncommon in Valdosta, Georgia?
What is a temperature characteristic of July in Winslow, Arizona?
What is a temperature characteristic of July in Winslow, Arizona?
Flashcards
Prediction
Prediction
A guess about what will happen in the future, based on information or patterns.
Data
Data
Facts or information about something.
Pattern
Pattern
Objects or ideas that repeat in a predictable way.
Precipitation
Precipitation
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Skim a text
Skim a text
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Weather Patterns
Weather Patterns
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Cedar Rapids Weather
Cedar Rapids Weather
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Winslow Weather
Winslow Weather
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Valdosta Weather
Valdosta Weather
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Study Notes
Weather Watchers
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The program is called "Weather Watchers"
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Students share words they don't know with a partner
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Students look at pictures to determine the setting of the story
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Students read the story to understand how data patterns help predict weather
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Prediction is a guess about the future based on data or patterns
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Data are facts about something
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Patterns are objects or ideas that repeat in a predictable way
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Precipitation is water that falls from the sky
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Ben lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and he studies weather patterns to predict fishing weather with his dad
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Mai lives in Winslow, Arizona and she is interested in weather patterns to predict rainfall
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Nia lives in Valdosta, Georgia and says weather patterns help her choose what clothes to wear
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The average high temperature in Winslow, Arizona in July is 94°F
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Students predict weather for Year 5 after examining weather data for the past four years.
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Data table shows average temperatures over four years
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Students analyze monthly precipitation in different cities (Mankato, MN and Muncie, IN)
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A bar graph shows average precipitation in Salem, Oregon
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Predicting more precipitation in June rather than September
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Students analyze average low temperatures in Sitka, Alaska to predict months with snow
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A three-way tie is declared at the end on prediction accuracy, based on evidence and their knowledge about weather patterns
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Explore how data and patterns can help predict weather in this engaging quiz for Year 5 students. Understand the significance of precipitation, temperature, and personal stories as you analyze weather patterns. Join Ben, Mai, and Nia in discovering how weather influences daily choices and activities.
