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Example Questions
Example Question #7 : Reduction Of Weather Related Hazards
Which of the following answer choices is NOT a reasonable solution to reduce the impact of wildfires?
None of the answer choices are correct
Controlled burns to clear out debris
Fine people who throw cigarettes out of car windows
All of the answer choices are correct
Raking up dead leaves and brush from forest floors
None of the answer choices are correct
Wildfires destroy millions of acres of forest each year across the globe. There are many reasonable solutions to help reduce the damage and devastation. Firefighters can hold controlled burns in areas with dry, aged debris that is likely to spark and catch fire. Raking up dead leaves and brush from the forest floor can help remove the kindling that causes many wildfires. Many fires are started accidentally by people throwing cigarette butts out their car windows. If there were fines in place for these behaviors, it might reduce the number of fires started. All of the answer choices are reasonable solutions.
Example Question #6 : Make A Claim About A Solution To Reduce Impacts Of Weather
Severe weather can have negative impacts on the people and communities it passes through. Anaya's class is trying to come up with a solution to reduce that impact from hurricanes. They decide that replacing regular windows with windows that are more resistant to strong-winds and impact-proof would be an excellent way to minimize damage and injuries during the storm. Each student has to give their thoughts about the solution.
Which student's claim below is a reasonable explanation of why strong-wind resistant and impact-proof windows would help?
Sadie - "I agree with replacing windows to reduce danger and injuries. People are scared of hurricanes, so new windows will give them a better view of the storm."
Anaya - "I agree with replacing windows to reduce danger and injuries. Hurricanes have high winds, and strengthening the windows will protect families from debris and damage."
There is no way to tell if this is a good idea or not.
Robby - "I agree with the solution to replace the windows. I think that hurricanes rain a lot, so new windows would help keep the house dry."
Anaya - "I agree with replacing windows to reduce danger and injuries. Hurricanes have high winds, and strengthening the windows will protect families from debris and damage."
Hurricanes are intense tropical storms that bring high winds and rain. Many times there is debris that flies through the air or tree limbs fall. Windows that are more resistant to strong-winds and impact-proof would protect people from debris that is in the air and winds, which can reach speeds of 160 mph or higher. If windows stay intact, there will be less damage to the interior of homes and less risk of injury to the residents.
Example Question #1 : Climates Around The World
What does the term climate mean? Example: Due to the climate in the Northeast United States, residents can expect snow in January.
The term used when someone is preparing to go mountain climbing
Weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
Weather conditions during a severe storm
Weather conditions in an area over a short period of time
Weather conditions in an area over a long period of time
Weather and climate are two different terms but often confused. Climate refers to the weather conditions that are occurring in a specific area over a long time. The conditions have been studied every January for many years, and it is always snowy. Scientists and meteorologists can predict that the upcoming Januarys will be snowy based on this information.
Example Question #2 : Obtain And Combine Information About World Climates
Jackie has a homework assignment to obtain and combine information about world climates. She was assigned Phoenix, Arizona and Portland, Oregon as the climates to compare.
Which steps should Jackie take to obtain and combine information to compare the two climates?
Jackie should watch each cities local weather, write down the forecast for the week, make the best guess at what the rest of the year will be, and write a paragraph comparing the two climate's similarities and differences.
Jackie should research each city online and record the climate information she finds, put the data into long sentences, and then draw pictures of Portland's winter weather.
Jackie should research each city online and write a paragraph comparing the two climate's similarities and differences. She can remember the information and repeat it from memory, so there is no need to record it.
Jackie should research each city online and record the climate information she finds, put the data into tables, and write a paragraph comparing the two climate's similarities and differences.
Jackie should research each city online and record the climate information she finds, put the data into tables, and write a paragraph comparing the two climate's similarities and differences.
The best steps that Jackie should take to complete this assignment would first be to research each city online in detail and record the information about the climate. Her information needs to be from a credible source and cannot be something she makes up. After the collects, the information, an excellent way to combine it would be through a data table or chart. This is an excellent visual way to see the data. Finally, Jackie can compare and contrast the two cities and determine any similarities or differences between their climates.
Example Question #3 : Obtain And Combine Information About World Climates
How could these two graphs about the precipitation and average temperatures be used to obtain information about climates?
The graphs can be used to look for patterns in the data. Patterns can be used for predictions of future weather conditions, but also there may be patterns or connections between temperature and rainfall.
The graphs cannot be used to obtain information about the climate. Those are two different pieces of weather data (precipitation and temperature), so there is nothing they can be used for together.
The graphs can be used to plan activities and vacations. If someone wants to visit Tampa, these graphs are better for planning trips than they are for obtaining information about the climate.
The graphs can be used to look for similarities or differences in the amount of rain and the temperature. Someone could look for places where the temperature and rainfall are the same in a month.
The graphs can be used to look for patterns in the data. Patterns can be used for predictions of future weather conditions, but also there may be patterns or connections between temperature and rainfall.
Obtaining and combining information about weather conditions is a way to gather information about the climate of different parts of the world. These graphs can be used to look for patterns. There may be connections between different months' temperature and precipitation, or there may be patterns within the months that can be used for predicting future weather. These graphs give valuable information that can be used for tracking, monitoring, and comparing.
Example Question #4 : Obtain And Combine Information About World Climates
Scientists record patterns of the weather across different times and places to make predictions about what kind of weather might happen next.
False
True
True
This statement is true. Weather patterns are recorded and analyzed for trends and predictions. If scientists record information in a place over many years, they can find similarities or differences in the data that will help them predict what the weather will be like in that area for years to come. People rely on climate records to draw conclusions about the weather in an area.
Example Question #211 : 3rd Grade Science
What conclusion can be made about the average temperature in Tampa, Florida, since the 1940s based on the graph provided?
The average temperature is declining.
The average temperature is remaining the same.
The average temperature is rising.
No conclusion can be made about the average temperature.
The average temperature is rising.
This graph is an excellent example of how obtaining data about weather conditions can help to provide information about the climate. The data is showing an increase in temperatures overtime in Tampa, Florida. Due to this trend, scientists can guess that the temperature will continue to increase over the upcoming decades as well. Using information obtained about weather or climate conditions can help with predictions about future patterns.
Example Question #212 : 3rd Grade Science
The graph below shows the average temperature in Tampa, Florida, by decade since the 1940s. Which prediction about the temperatures in the 2020s is supported by the data?
The temperature will continue on an upward trend, meaning it will be warmer.
The temperature will continue on an upward trend, meaning it will be colder.
The temperature will continue on a downward trend, meaning it will be warmer.
The temperature will continue on a downward trend, meaning it will be colder.
The temperature will continue on an upward trend, meaning it will be warmer.
This graph shows an increase in the average temperature from the 1940s until the 2010s. There are some decades where the temperature did drop lower, but overall there is an increase. The temperatures will likely continue their upwards descent, and it will be warmer in the 2020s. Graphs such as this one are an excellent tool for visually sharing complex data.
Example Question #213 : 3rd Grade Science
Justin is planning a vacation from his hometown of Los Angelos, California, to Greenland to visit the beautiful scenery. It will be winter in Greenland when he is there, so he has to figure out what to pack and wear. What is the best way for him to obtain this information?
Justin should look at the current weather in Greenland and pack based on this information.
Justin should post a poll on his social media page and have friends pick his outfits.
There is no way for Justing to know for sure what the weather will be like, so he should just guess.
Justin should look up the climate information for Greenland winters and pack based on this information.
Justin should look up the climate information for Greenland winters and pack based on this information.
For Justin's trip, he needs to know what the weather will be like during the winter in Greenland. If he looks at the current weather conditions and it is not immediately before his trip, he is likely to pack for the wrong season. Justin should not let his social media followers pick his outfits because they are probably unfamiliar with the climate of Greenland and would base opinions on appearance rather than the weather. Justin should look up what the climate is like during the winter in Greenland and get an idea of the average temperatures and precipitation rates. This would give him a picture of what to expect during the trip.
Example Question #215 : 3rd Grade Science
How could these two graphs about the precipitation and average temperatures in Tampa, Florida, be combined into one report?
In Tampa, Florida, during the summer months, temperatures reach more than 75o F, and there are often more than six inches of rain on average each month.
In Tampa, Florida, during the spring months, temperatures reach more than 75o F, and there are often more than six inches of rain on average each month.
In Tampa, Florida, during the fall months, temperatures reach more than 75o F, and there are often more than six inches of rain on average each month.
In Tampa, Florida, during the winter months, temperatures reach more than 75o F, and there are often more than six inches of rain on average each month.
In Tampa, Florida, during the summer months, temperatures reach more than 75o F, and there are often more than six inches of rain on average each month.
Obtaining and combining information about weather conditions is a way to gather information about the climate of different parts of the world. These graphs can be used to look for patterns. There may be connections between different months' temperature and precipitation, or there may be patterns within the months that can be used for predicting future weather. In Tampa, Florida, during the summer months, temperatures reach more than 75o F, and there are often more than six inches of rain on average each month is the correct answer. This answer choice uses data from both graphs to derive a pattern about the weather or climate of the area during a specific season.