Weather Patterns
Grade 3 - Science - On Level
Weather data: Snow totals: 1 in, 3 in, 6 in, 8 in. What pattern is shown?
- snow is decreasing
- wind speed is decreasing
- snow is increasing
- rainfall is increasing
Using this pattern, what forecast makes sense: Week 1 dry, Week 2 dry, Week 3 dry?
- no forecast can use these data
- the first observation will repeat exactly
- the opposite pattern is certain
- drought risk increases
Which tool would measure the key weather data for this pattern: Week 1 dry, Week 2 dry, Week 3 dry?
- thermometer
- anemometer
- snow ruler
- rain gauge
Which evidence supports the claim "temperatures are rising"?
- a tool name with no recorded values
- Mon 70F, Tue 71F, Wed 73F, Thu 75F
- one measurement from a different season
- a guess made before collecting data
What hazard might connect to this weather pattern: Mon 70F, Tue 71F, Wed 73F, Thu 75F?
- heavy snow
- strong wind
- cold morning
- heat
Weather data: Week 1 dry, Week 2 dry, Week 3 dry. What pattern is shown?
- wind speed is decreasing
- the area is getting wetter
- rainfall is increasing
- the area is staying dry
Using this pattern, what forecast makes sense: Wind 5 mph, 12 mph, 20 mph, 28 mph?
- stronger wind is likely
- the opposite pattern is certain
- the first observation will repeat exactly
- no forecast can use these data
Which tool would measure the key weather data for this pattern: Mon rainy, Tue rainy, Wed cloudy, Thu rainy?
- rain gauge
- snow ruler
- wind vane
- thermometer
Which evidence supports the claim "the day warms after morning"?
- a guess made before collecting data
- one measurement from a different season
- Morning 42F, noon 58F, afternoon 64F
- a tool name with no recorded values
What hazard might connect to this weather pattern: Mon rainy, Tue rainy, Wed cloudy, Thu rainy?
- strong wind
- cold morning
- heat
- flooding