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Example Questions
Example Question #1 : 3rd Grade Science
Select the type of cloud that is high in the sky and made of ice. These clouds look very thin and wispy.
Cumulus cloud
Stratus clouds
Cirrus clouds
Altostratus clouds
Cirrus clouds
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to be able to decipher between the different clouds in the answer choices:
Altostratus clouds are found in the mid-level of the sky and made of ice crystals and water. Stratus clouds are typically gray and usually cover the entire sky.
Stratus clouds are low in the sky and look similar to fog that doesn't touch the ground, but does cover the entire sky.
Cumulus clouds are white, puffy clouds. They resemble cotton balls in the sky.
Cirrus clouds are high in the sky and made of ice. These clouds look very thin and wispy.
The correct answer is cirrus clouds.
Example Question #1 : Earth And Space Science
Select the type of cloud that is white and puffy, resembling cotton balls in the sky.
Altostratus clouds
Cirrus clouds
Stratus clouds
Cumulus cloud
Cumulus cloud
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to be able to decipher between the different clouds in the answer choices:
Altostratus clouds are found in the mid-level of the sky and made of ice crystals and water. Stratus clouds are typically gray and usually cover the entire sky.
Stratus clouds are low in the sky and look similar to fog that doesn't touch the ground, but does cover the entire sky.
Cumulus clouds are white, puffy clouds. They resemble cotton balls in the sky.
Cirrus clouds are high in the sky and made of ice. These clouds look very thin and wispy.
The correct answer is altostratus clouds.
Example Question #3 : 3rd Grade Science
Select the type of cloud that is found in the mid-level of the sky and made of ice crystals and water. These clouds are gray and cover the entire sky.
Cirrus clouds
Cumulus cloud
Altostratus clouds
Stratus clouds
Altostratus clouds
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to be able to decipher between the different clouds in the answer choices:
Altostratus clouds are found in the mid-level of the sky and made of ice crystals and water. Stratus clouds are typically gray and usually cover the entire sky.
Stratus clouds are low in the sky and look similar to fog that doesn't touch the ground, but does cover the entire sky.
Cumulus clouds are white, puffy clouds. They resemble cotton balls in the sky.
Cirrus clouds are high in the sky and made of ice. These clouds look very thin and wispy.
The correct answer is altostratus clouds.
Example Question #4 : 3rd Grade Science
Select the type of cloud that is low in the sky and looks similar to fog that doesn't touch the ground, but does cover the entire sky.
Cirrus clouds
Altostratus clouds
Stratus clouds
Cumulus cloud
Stratus clouds
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to be able to decipher between the different clouds in the answer choices:
Altostratus clouds are found in the mid-level of the sky and made of ice crystals and water. Stratus clouds are typically gray and usually cover the entire sky.
Stratus clouds are low in the sky and look similar to fog that doesn't touch the ground, but does cover the entire sky.
Cumulus clouds are white, puffy clouds. They resemble cotton balls in the sky.
Cirrus clouds are high in the sky and made of ice. These clouds look very thin and wispy.
The correct answer is stratus clouds.
Example Question #1 : Display Data In Tables To Describe Weather During A Season
Samantha is planning a trip to the zoo and needs to decide which season would be the best for being outdoors.
Using the information provided which season should she choose and why?
Winter is the best season to visit the zoo because it is frigid and it is the season with the least amount of rain.
Spring is the best season for visiting the zoo because the temperatures are comfortable and there is very little rain.
Fall is the best season to visit because the temperatures are cold and there there is a lot of rain.
Summer is the best season to visit the zoo because it is the hottest month and there is the most rain.
Spring is the best season for visiting the zoo because the temperatures are comfortable and there is very little rain.
Using data tables are a great way to organize information and compare numbers or facts. Each season has its own positive and negative attributes that are suitable for different activities. For a family trip to the zoo, the weather would need to be comfortable, and there would need to be less chance of rain. The season that would be best for a zoo visit would be the spring because there are moderate temperatures and less of a chance of rain than in the fall or summer. Winter would likely be too cold for an outdoor trip, and summer would be much too warm.
Example Question #1 : Representing Weather Conditions Through Data
Brittany is planning a week-long beach vacation for herself and her family.
Using the information provided which season would be the WORST to visit the beach and why?
Summer would be the worst season to visit the beach because it rains a lot and is too hot.
Winter would be the worst season to visit the beach because the temperatures are too low.
Spring is the worst season to visit the beach because the temperatures and rainfall are moderate.
Fall is the worst season to visit the beach because the temperatures are moderate to chilly, and there is quite a bit of rain.
Winter would be the worst season to visit the beach because the temperatures are too low.
The worst season to visit the beach would be during the winter. There is not much rain which could make for a beautiful beach day, but the temperatures would make it very chilly! The average temperature is 53oF, which means there could be even colder days. Choosing summer or even spring would be a much better choice for a week-long beach trip.
Example Question #2 : Representing Weather Conditions Through Data
Richard lives in Tennessee, and the data table below shows the average temperatures throughout the year. The year is split into four seasons. Spring is characterized by cooler temperatures that start to increase as it gets closer to summer. The summer is hot. The fall begins to cool down, and lower temperatures are noticeable as winter approaches. In the wintertime, temperatures are at the lowest, and it is frigid.
Which months would be classified as spring based on the descriptions provided?
June, July, and August
December, January, and February
September, October, and November
March, April, and May
June, July, and August
The information presented in the data table breaks down the average temperature per month in the area that Richard lives. When reviewing the descriptions of the four seasons, summer is the hottest month, so the months with the highest temperatures match the description. June, July, and August are the months with the most elevated temperatures; therefore, that is the summer season.
Example Question #3 : Representing Weather Conditions Through Data
Richard lives in Tennessee, and the data table below shows the average temperatures throughout the year. The year is split into four seasons. Spring is characterized by cooler temperatures that start to increase as it gets closer to summer. The summer is hot. The fall begins to cool down, and lower temperatures are noticeable as winter approaches. In the wintertime, temperatures are at the lowest, and it is frigid.
Which months would be classified as fall based on the descriptions provided?
June, July, and August
March, April, and May
September, October, and November
December, January, and February
September, October, and November
Fall is described as a season with decreasing temperatures as winter approaches. The three months that have decreasing temperatures and are right before winter are September, October, and November. The other months are either too warm, or they are increasing in temperature as they approach summer.
Example Question #5 : Display Data In Tables To Describe Weather During A Season
Why are data tables beneficial for displaying and describing the weather during different seasons?
Data tables are beneficial because they make the information look more attractive.
Data tables are not beneficial for displaying or describing weather information.
Data tables organize information and make it easier to understand and explain.
Data tables display the answers to questions, so there is less work to be done.
Data tables organize information and make it easier to understand and explain.
Data tables are a clear way to display information and numbers related to weather and the seasons. The tables organize information for review and make it easier to find the data that someone might be looking for. The data can be used to answer questions, create graphs, and presentations.
Example Question #5 : Earth And Space Science
Antwon is planning a week-long ski trip for his family.
Using the information provided, which months would be the best for him to book the trip?
September, October, and November
December, January, and February
June, July, and August
March, April, and May
December, January, and February
The information presented in the data table breaks down the average temperature per month in the area that Antwon is going to be vacationing. When reviewing the temperatures of each month, the best months for a ski trip would be December, January, and February. These months are the coldest of the year and more likely to generate snow based on weather conditions during winter.