Collecting Weather Data - 3rd Grade Science
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What is the best definition of a season in weather data collection?
What is the best definition of a season in weather data collection?
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A part of the year with typical weather patterns. Spring, summer, fall, and winter have distinct weather.
A part of the year with typical weather patterns. Spring, summer, fall, and winter have distinct weather.
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Identify the independent variable when graphing daily temperature across a season.
Identify the independent variable when graphing daily temperature across a season.
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Time (day or date). The variable you control or change.
Time (day or date). The variable you control or change.
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What is the best definition of a data table in seasonal weather data collection?
What is the best definition of a data table in seasonal weather data collection?
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An organized chart of measurements in rows and columns. Organizes data systematically for analysis.
An organized chart of measurements in rows and columns. Organizes data systematically for analysis.
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Which graph type is best to compare total rainfall across several months in one season?
Which graph type is best to compare total rainfall across several months in one season?
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Bar graph. Shows separate amounts for comparison.
Bar graph. Shows separate amounts for comparison.
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Which graph type is best to show how temperature changes day by day across a season?
Which graph type is best to show how temperature changes day by day across a season?
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Line graph. Shows continuous change over time.
Line graph. Shows continuous change over time.
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Which instrument is used to show wind direction for a daily weather observation?
Which instrument is used to show wind direction for a daily weather observation?
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Wind vane. Points to where wind comes from.
Wind vane. Points to where wind comes from.
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Which unit is commonly used to record rainfall amount on an elementary weather data table?
Which unit is commonly used to record rainfall amount on an elementary weather data table?
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Inches (in.) or centimeters (cm). Common units for measuring precipitation depth.
Inches (in.) or centimeters (cm). Common units for measuring precipitation depth.
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Which unit is most commonly used to record air temperature in U.S. school weather charts?
Which unit is most commonly used to record air temperature in U.S. school weather charts?
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Degrees Fahrenheit ($^\circ$F). Standard U.S. temperature scale.
Degrees Fahrenheit ($^\circ$F). Standard U.S. temperature scale.
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What is the most important rule for fair seasonal weather data collection times?
What is the most important rule for fair seasonal weather data collection times?
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Measure at the same time each day. Ensures consistent conditions for comparison.
Measure at the same time each day. Ensures consistent conditions for comparison.
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What is precipitation in a seasonal weather record?
What is precipitation in a seasonal weather record?
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Water that falls from clouds, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. All forms of water falling from sky.
Water that falls from clouds, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. All forms of water falling from sky.
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Which instrument is used to measure air pressure in a weather station record?
Which instrument is used to measure air pressure in a weather station record?
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Barometer. Measures weight of air pushing down.
Barometer. Measures weight of air pushing down.
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What is the best definition of weather data collected over a season?
What is the best definition of weather data collected over a season?
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Measurements of weather conditions recorded over many days. Shows patterns and changes in weather over time.
Measurements of weather conditions recorded over many days. Shows patterns and changes in weather over time.
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Which instrument is used to measure air temperature for a weather data record?
Which instrument is used to measure air temperature for a weather data record?
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Thermometer. Measures how hot or cold the air is.
Thermometer. Measures how hot or cold the air is.
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Which instrument is used to measure rainfall (precipitation amount) for a season chart?
Which instrument is used to measure rainfall (precipitation amount) for a season chart?
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Rain gauge. Collects and measures liquid precipitation.
Rain gauge. Collects and measures liquid precipitation.
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Which instrument is used to measure wind speed when collecting daily weather data?
Which instrument is used to measure wind speed when collecting daily weather data?
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Anemometer. Spins faster when wind blows harder.
Anemometer. Spins faster when wind blows harder.
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