Weather Patterns Quiz Year 5

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Questions and Answers

What average summer temperature did Nia predict for Year 5?

75 °F (correct)

79 °F

78 °F

72 °F

Which year had the highest average summer temperature in the data table?

Year 2

Year 3 (correct)

Year 4

Year 1

What was the lowest average winter temperature recorded in the data table?

32 °F

37 °F

35 °F

30 °F (correct)

What pattern did Ben observe regarding precipitation?

Increasing from January to May Signup and view all the answers

How did the average summer temperatures in Year 2 and Year 4 compare?

Year 2 was cooler than Year 4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the show 'Weather Watchers'?

To ask players questions about weather patterns using data Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic describes the weather in Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

Winters are cold, dry, and windy Signup and view all the answers

Why does Ben study weather patterns?

To predict good fishing weather with his dad Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about Mai's interest in weather?

She likes to figure out when it will rain for fishing Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable feature of the weather in Winslow, Arizona?

It is mostly dry and experiences mild winters Signup and view all the answers

How does Nia describe the summers in Valdosta, Georgia?

They can be hot and sticky Signup and view all the answers

What type of weather does Nia mention is rare in Valdosta?

Snow Signup and view all the answers

Which month has an average low temperature of 32 °F?

January Signup and view all the answers

In which month is the average low temperature the highest?

August Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best summarizes the climate characteristics mentioned by the players?

Each player experiences different weather patterns in their locations. Signup and view all the answers

Which months are predicted to have snow based on a temperature of 32 °F or below?

January, February, and December Signup and view all the answers

What is the average low temperature in March?

33 °F Signup and view all the answers

Which month has the same average low temperature as November?

October Signup and view all the answers

How many months have an average low temperature of 42 °F?

Two Signup and view all the answers

Which month shows a notable increase in average low temperature compared to the previous month?

June Signup and view all the answers

What average low temperature marks the transition from winter to spring months?

32 °F Signup and view all the answers

Which city has a higher total precipitation in April over the two years?

Muncie, IN Signup and view all the answers

What is the total precipitation for Mankato in Year 1 from January to May?

9 inches Signup and view all the answers

In which month does Muncie have the most precipitation in Year 2?

May Signup and view all the answers

What is the average precipitation in Salem, Oregon for June?

6 inches Signup and view all the answers

For which months does Muncie have higher precipitation than Mankato in Year 1?

February and March Signup and view all the answers

Which year had the highest total precipitation for Mankato?

Year 2 Signup and view all the answers

What prediction did Mai make regarding precipitation in June compared to September?

June will have more precipitation Signup and view all the answers

How much precipitation does Mankato receive in total from January to March in Year 2?

6 inches Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prediction' refer to in the context of weather?

A guess about the future based on data or patterns Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines 'data'?

Facts about something Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'pattern' in weather prediction?

Objects or ideas that repeat in a predictable manner Signup and view all the answers

What does 'precipitation' specifically refer to?

Water that falls from the sky Signup and view all the answers

How can patterns in data assist in weather forecasting?

They help in predicting weather events. Signup and view all the answers

What might an example of 'data' include in the context of weather?

Observations of temperature, humidity, and pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about weather predictions is incorrect?

They can be random without any basis. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of understanding patterns in weather data?

To help us predict weather accurately. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the competition mentioned in the show?

There was a three-way tie. Signup and view all the answers

What type of data was used by the players to make their claims?

Weather data in tables and graphs Signup and view all the answers

What will happen the next day according to the show?

Weather watchers will answer questions. Signup and view all the answers

What activity is suggested for the viewers regarding today's weather?

Write about the weather or draw a picture. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities is mentioned for predicting the weather?

Making a bar graph for monthly activities. Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to determine a character's feelings in a story?

By looking at their expressions in pictures. Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a way to compare weather data?

Comparing graphs with a friend. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the players' claims during the show?

To make informed decisions based on evidence. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Weather Watchers Study Notes

Preview Activity: Students should flip through the book, identify unfamiliar words, and share them with a partner.
Prediction: A guess about the future based on data or patterns.
Data: Facts about something.
Pattern: Objects or ideas that repeat in a predictable way.
Precipitation: Water that falls from the sky.
Skim Activity: Students should look at the pictures and determine the setting.
Read Activity: Read the story to learn how patterns in weather data help predict weather.

Weather Data and Prediction

Weather Watchers Program: A show where players answer questions about weather patterns after seeing weather data.
Ben: Lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Summers are warm, sticky, and wet; Winters are cold, dry, and windy. Partly cloudy year-round. Studies weather to predict the best times to fish.
Mai: Lives in Winslow, Arizona. Winters are cool and dry; Summers are hot. Average high temperature in July is 94°F. Studies weather to figure out when it will rain.
Nia: Lives in Valdosta, Georgia. Mild winters and hot summers, occasionally with frost. Focuses on weather patterns to decide what clothes to wear to school.
Average Temperatures (Year 1-4, Sitka, Alaska): A table of average low temperatures.

Prediction Examples

Nia's Prediction (Year 5): Average summer temperature will be about 75°F, based on a pattern in data.
Ben's Prediction (Precipitation): Muncie will receive more rainfall than Mankato in the given months, based on the total precipitation in the table.
Mai's Prediction (Salem, Oregon): Predicted more precipitation in June than September, noting that both averages are between one and two inches.

Additional Activities

Science Stretch Activities:
- Draw a picture or describe today's weather.
- Predict the weather for the last day of school.
- Find weather data for a specific area.
- Make a bar graph of activities for each month.
- Compare graphs with a friend.
- Describe a character's feelings from a picture in the story.
Sitka, Alaska Average Low Temperature: A table showing monthly average low temperatures and predictions where snow is likely based on the data.

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