3rd Grade Science : Earth and Space Science

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Example Question #11 : Earth And Space Science

Each season has distinct weather. The seasons can be described based on the amount of precipitation, humidity, temperature, and more. In the Northern United States, winter can be described as the coldest season of the year and summer as the warmest season of the year. During the fall, the temperature starts to decrease as winter approaches. When the snow begins to thaw and spring emerges, temperatures begin to rise as summer arrives.

Based on the data table below and the descriptions of the seasons, which temperature is most likely the average during the summer?

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Possible Answers:

65o

82o

49o

32o

Correct answer:

82o

Explanation:

The information in the questions tells readers that summer is the warmest season of the year, so the temperatures should be higher than all other parts of the year. The answer choices include choices that do not meet this description. 82o F is warmer than the other temperatures and reasonable for a northern state's summer average.

Example Question #12 : Earth And Space Science

Patrick is booking a non-refundable cruise for his family. He wants to get the best deal but also worries about weather interrupting his trip. Patrick looked up the different seasons and when hurricanes are frequent in the Bahamas (where they want to vacation). For the best chance of avoiding storms based on the data provided, during which seasons should he book the trip?

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Possible Answers:

Fall and Winter

Winter and Spring

Summer and Fall

Spring and Summer

Correct answer:

Winter and Spring

Explanation:

Patrick finds that during the Summer and Fall, there are more hurricanes than the other seasons during the year. A typical hurricane season is from May 1st until October 1st, which falls during spring, summer, and fall. Based on the data table Patrick and his family are more likely to encounter a storm during summer and fall, so booking a cruise during these months should be avoided.

Example Question #13 : Earth And Space Science

How would the weather in the winter be described based on the data in the tables below?

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Possible Answers:

Winter can be described as the warmest season of the year. It's also the season that receives the least rainfall of the year.

Winter can be described as the coldest season of the year. It's also the season that receives the least rainfall of the year.

Winter can be described as the warmest season of the year. It's also the season that receives the most rainfall of the year.

Winter can be described as the coldest season of the year. It's also the season that receives the most rainfall of the year.

Correct answer:

Winter can be described as the coldest season of the year. It's also the season that receives the least rainfall of the year.

Explanation:

Data tables are a way to present information in a clear and organized way. Based on the data tables, winter can be described as having the lowest temperatures, so it is the coldest season. After reviewing the rainfall amounts, winter also has the least rain at 30 millimeters compared to the other seasons.

 

Example Question #14 : Earth And Space Science

Based on the weather forecast below for this week in Fort Worth, Texas, which season is it NOT currently?

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Possible Answers:

Spring

Winter

Summer

Fall

Correct answer:

Winter

Explanation:

This is a weekly weather forecast, but it is also a data table. This is an organized way to show the highs and lows for the week so people can make the best decision about their attire, activities, and travel plans. Based on prior knowledge about seasons, it is unlikely to be winter during the time of this forecast because the temperatures are in the mid-70s to high 80s. These types of temperatures would not be found in the wintertime.

Example Question #1 : Display Data In Graphs To Describe Weather During A Season

Which answer choice correctly graphs the information from the temperature portion of the weather data table?

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Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

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Explanation:

The correct graph has to match the values from the data table correctly. The graph should only display information from the temperature portion of the graph, but some of them have the information with the rainfall section or the wrong data input.

Example Question #1 : Display Data In Graphs To Describe Weather During A Season

The year is split into four seasons. Spring is characterized by cooler temperatures that start to increase as it gets closer to summer. The summer is hot. The fall begins to cool down, and lower temperatures are noticeable as winter approaches. In the wintertime, temperatures are at the lowest, and it is frigid.

Kim graphed the average temperatures of each season in her hometown. Which bar represents the season of winter?

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Possible Answers:

Season 2

Season 4

Season 3

Season 1

Correct answer:

Season 4

Explanation:

This is a bar graph and it is a way to display data from a table, experiment, or calculations. This graph represents the average temperature of the four seasons in Kim's hometown. Winter is described as the time of year with the lowest temperatures and very cold. "Season 4" is shown on the graph with the lowest temperatures so this is winter.

Example Question #192 : 3rd Grade Science

The year is split into four seasons. Spring is characterized by cooler temperatures that start to increase as it gets closer to summer. The summer is hot. The fall begins to cool down, and lower temperatures are noticeable as winter approaches. In the wintertime, temperatures are at the lowest, and it is frigid.

Kim graphed the average temperatures of each season in her hometown. Which bar represents the season of spring?

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Possible Answers:

Season 1

Season 4

Season 3

Season 2

Correct answer:

Season 1

Explanation:

This graph is called a bar graph. It is a visual way to represent data from a table or chart. Spring was described as a season with rising temperatures, so it would be warmer than fall and winter. Spring leads up to summer, so it would have lower temperatures than summer. Season 1 is spring because it meets all the criteria described, and when reviewing the graph, it would be the most reasonable response.

Example Question #1 : Display Data In Graphs To Describe Weather During A Season

Bradley graphed the average temperature in his hometown for each month. August is the hottest month of the year. Is August in the summer, spring, fall, or winter?

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Possible Answers:

Spring

Fall

Summer

Winter

Correct answer:

Summer

Explanation:

August is in summer. It is the hottest season of the year, and August is the hottest month of the year in his hometown. Based on the graph May, June, and July are increasing in temperature to reach a peak in August. It drops off in September as fall begins.

Example Question #11 : Representing Weather Conditions Through Data

According to Terry's graph which season to do the months of November, December, and January represent?

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Possible Answers:

Spring

Fall

Winter

Summer

Correct answer:

Winter

Explanation:

This is a bar graph used to display the average temperatures of Terry's hometown each month in a more clear and easy to understand way. The months of November, December, and January have the lowest temperatures of all the displayed months. Winter has the coldest temperatures of all the seasons, so these months must be winter.

Example Question #2 : Display Data In Graphs To Describe Weather During A Season

This graph describes the average snowfall in inches that occurs in Madison, Wisconson. There are only eight months listed on the x-axis of the graph. Which season is not represented?

 

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Possible Answers:

Winter

Spring

Fall

Summer

Correct answer:

Summer

Explanation:

This graph has left out the months of June, July, August, and September. These months fall during the summer. Summer is the warmest season and the least likely to have any snowfall. There is no reason to graph the data if the total inches were zero.

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