Weather & Climate Chapter 2 Test Review

When meteorologists predict the weather in the future, what do they look for?

• charts

• patterns

• sunny skies

• rain gauges

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What is a way meteorologists use to describe one kind of pattern?

• range

• line plots

• pie chart

• evidence

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What would you use to collect strong evidence to support a prediction about future weather?

• today's weather report on television

• a day worth of data

• a month's worth of data

• the amount of rain in a rain gauge

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What makes a scientific argument more convincing?

• strong evidence

• one day of evidence

• an opinion

• weak evidence

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What pattern do you see in the temperature of Gonzales?

• The temperatures are between 77°F to 85°F.

• The temperatures are between 78°F to 85°F.

• The temperatures are between 78°F to 88°F.

• The temperatures are between 78°F to 86°F.

What temperature occurred the most within the month on April in Gonzales?

• 80°F.

• 85°F.

• 81°F.

• 87°F.

Which statement best describes the temperature pattern throughout the month of April in Gonzales?

• April is very cool and comfortable.

• April is extremely hot.

• April is warm but still comfortable

• April is cold.

Based on the temperatures, which statements best describes the temperature pattern throughout the month of April in Gonzales. (choose 2)

• Most days are 82°F or cooler

• Most days are 82°F or warmer

• 81°F is the most common temperature in April.

• There was only one day that was hotter than 86°F

What is scientific evidence?

• information that supports an answer to a question.

• my opinion

• a tool used for collecting weather data.

• observations or measurements recorded in an investigation

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Scientists evaluate evidence to find the strongest evidence. Stronger evidence makes an argument ________. (Choose 2)

• less convincing

• more factual

• more convincing

• less factual

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