Weather and Climate Graphs

Based on these line plots, which month is warmer on Creek Island?

• January

• August

What month is coldest?

• January

• February

• November

• December

I have friends that live in another city. They tell me that right now, in November, they need to wear coats to school. Where do my friend probably live?

• Boston

• San Francisco

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the range of temperatures for the month of may for his cousin?

• 75ºF - 83ºF

• 64ºF - 74ºF

• 60ºF - 70ºF

• 65ºF - 73ºF

On which day did they receive the most rain?

• May 1

• May 27

• May 19

• May 10

Temperature and precipitation can be predicted base on previous years of patterns collected in weather data.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What would your prediction be for the high temperature on June 1st?

• 76ºF

• 95ºF

• 83ºF

• 66ºF

Which of the following best describes the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the long-term average of atmospheric conditions, while climate is the short-term state of the atmosphere.

• Weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere, while climate is the long-term average of atmospheric conditions.

• Weather and climate are the same and can be used interchangeably.

• Weather refers to atmospheric conditions in space, while climate refers to conditions on Earth.

What type of graph is typically used to display average monthly temperatures and precipitation for a location?

• Bar graph

• Line graph

• Climograph

• Pie chart

Which of the following factors is NOT typically included in a climate graph?

• Average temperature

• Average precipitation

• Wind speed

• Humidity