3rd Grade Science : Earth and Space Science
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Example Question #1 : Display Data In Graphs To Describe Weather During A Season
The graph below shows the number of tornado reports across the United States in one year. What pattern can be identified from the chart below?
For reference:
Winter: December 21 - March 20
Spring: March 20 - June 20
Summer: June 20 - September 22
Fall: September 22 - December 21
There are more tornadoes during the winter months than at any other time of year.
There are more tornadoes during the spring months than at any other time of year.
There are more tornadoes during the fall months than at any other time of year.
There are more tornadoes during the summer months than at any other time of year.
There are more tornadoes during the spring months than at any other time of year.
This bar graph depicts the number of tornado reports across the US during 2019. From March until May, there is an uptick in the number of tornado reports. These months fall during the summer. The graph can help make this information easier to read and visually show trends or patterns.
Example Question #1 : Display Data In Graphs To Describe Weather During A Season
The graph below shows the number of tornado reports across the United States in one year. Which seasons had the fewest tornado reports?
For reference:
Winter: December 21 - March 20
Spring: March 20 - June 20
Summer: June 20 - September 22
Fall: September 22 - December 21
Winter and Spring
Fall and Summer
Winter and Fall
Summer and Spring
Winter and Fall
This bar graph provides a visual way for trends and patterns to be seen within complex data. The graph shows how many tornado reports there were each month across the United States. The seasons with the fewest reports were winter and fall. The graph makes it easier to see which months have a higher number of reports and which months have fewer.
Example Question #11 : Representing Weather Conditions Through Data
The graph below shows the number of hail reports across the United States in one year. What pattern can be identified from the chart below?
For reference:
Winter: December 21 - March 20
Spring: March 20 - June 20
Summer: June 20 - September 22
Fall: September 22 - December 21
The highest number of hail reports occur in the summer.
The highest number of hail reports occur in the fall.
The highest number of hail reports occur in the winter.
The highest number of hail reports occur in the spring.
The highest number of hail reports occur in the spring.
This bar graph is a great way to represent complex data and make it easier to visualize trends or patterns. This specific graph represents the number of hail reports each month of 2019. The highest number of reports are during May and into June, which fall during spring. Many places experience thunderstorms and tornadoes in the spring, and hail is a byproduct of those storms.
Example Question #2 : Display Data In Graphs To Describe Weather During A Season
The graph below shows the number of hail reports across the United States in one year. Which seasons had the fewest number of hail reports?
For reference:
Winter: December 21 - March 20
Spring: March 20 - June 20
Summer: June 20 - September 22
Fall: September 22 - December 21
Fall and Summer
Fall and Winter
Winter and Spring
Spring and Summer
Fall and Winter
This bar graph is a great way to represent complex data and make it easier to visualize trends or patterns. This specific graph represents the number of hail reports each month of 2019. The months with the fewest hail reports are November, December, January, and February. These months fall during the fall and winter seasons.
Example Question #21 : Earth And Space Science
Sharon and Mike are building a new home on a piece of land they just bought. It is located next to a large river in an area that floods several times a year. The flooding is caused by heavy rain or melting snow upstream. When the floodwaters rise, the owners are unable to enter the home. They have come home and had to walk through water to get into the house. If the water enters the house, it damages not only their things but the structure of the house, and it all must be replaced.
What is the weather-related hazard that Sharon and Mike face?
Flooding
Earthquakes
Mudslides
Tornadoes
Flooding
Sharon and Mike are in a tough situation because of flooding. This weather-related hazard can happen very quickly and cause severe damage to property and even injuries or casualties. As the river overflows, the water runs into the nearby communities, and homeowners are at risk of losing everything.
Example Question #2 : Reduction Of Weather Related Hazards
Sharon and Mike are building a new home on a piece of land they just bought. It is located next to a large river in an area that floods several times a year. The flooding is caused by heavy rain or melting snow upstream. When the floodwaters rise, the owners are unable to enter the home. They have come home and had to walk through water to get into the house. If the water enters the house, it damages not only their things but the structure of the house, and it all must be replaced.
Sharon and Mike don’t want to move somewhere else. They hire a team of builders and give them the following requests: the house must remain safe and dry, they want to be able to enter if the water is high, and they want to be able to see the river from their home.
Which solution would meet their criteria?
Build a third floor to the house
Build the house further inland, so there is less flooding
Build the house on stilts
There is no solution, Sharon and Mike must move.
Build the house on stilts
The criteria that Sharon and Mike set was specific ad needs to be followed when designing a solution. Moving the house further inland or not building at all are two solutions that do not meet the criteria. Making a third level would help with the views and keeping them on the property, but it would not address the flooding. Building the house on stilts would be a solution that meets all of their needs.
Example Question #22 : Earth And Space Science
Albert's class is working on a project to reduce the impacts of weather on a house. They each have to build their home, and it has to withstand a flood. Students design solutions that will help reduce the damage to the house.
Which solution is the most reasonable to reduce damage to the house?
Build curved walls, so the water rolls off the house
Build a barrier around the home to stop the water
Dig large holes all around the house the catch water
Instead of a one-story house, build a two-story house
Build a barrier around the home to stop the water
The most reasonable solution that was presented is to build a barrier around the home to stop the water. Curved walls are not practical, making a second-story may keep things dry on that level, but the first-floor and base of the structure would still be damaged, and late holes in the ground are not reasonable.
Example Question #4 : Reduction Of Weather Related Hazards
Ami's teacher has challenged the class to build a structure that can withstand an earthquake simulation. The teacher is going to shake the structure for 20 seconds and see which is still standing afterward. The groups are arguing about which part of the building should be the strongest.
Which group's solution is most likely to withstand the earthquake simulation?
Group 2: This group is focused on strong walls. They believe that if the walls are strong there will be less damage to the entire house.
Group 3: This group focuses on the foundation of the building. They believe if the base of the home is strong the remainder of the building will be too.
Group 1: This group focuses on a sturdy roof. They do not want high winds or the shaking to damage the roof.
Group 4: This group is focused on landscaping. They believe if the tree roots are healthy, they will hold the soil together and stop the earthquake.
Group 3: This group focuses on the foundation of the building. They believe if the base of the home is strong the remainder of the building will be too.
Earthquakes are a significant weather-related hazard that are difficult to predict. Buildings in earthquake-prone areas must be constructed with stability in mind. All parts of the house are important and need to be built with high quality, but "Group 3" is focused on the foundation, which is critical. If the base of the building is strong and stable, there is less of a chance that the rest of the building will fall.
Example Question #5 : Reduction Of Weather Related Hazards
Which of the following answer choices is a weather-related hazard?
Hurricanes
Flooding
All answer choices are weather-related hazards.
Lightning
All answer choices are weather-related hazards.
Weather-related hazards are numerous. Hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, flooding, and mudslides are just a few. They can be dangerous and deadly to Earth, people, and property.
Example Question #6 : Make A Claim About A Solution To Reduce Impacts Of Weather
Sharon and Mike are building a new home on a piece of land they just bought. It is located next to a large river in an area that floods several times a year. The flooding is caused by heavy rain or melting snow upstream. When the floodwaters rise, the owners are unable to enter the home. They have come home and had to walk through water to get into the house. If the water enters the house, it damages not only their things but the structure of the house, and it all must be replaced.
What type of weather-related hazard could increase the likelihood of flooding?
A duststorm
A hurricane
A wildfire
None of the answer choices are correct
All of the answer choices are correct
A hurricane
Sharon and Mike are in a tough situation because of flooding. This weather-related hazard can happen very quickly and cause severe damage to property and even injuries or casualties. As the river overflows, the water runs into the nearby communities, and homeowners are at risk of losing everything.
Experiencing a hurricane would increase the likelihood of flooding due to the massive amounts of rain the storms can bring to an area. A typical hurricane brings six to twelve inches of rain, and this could be very dangerous for areas prone to flooding.
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