Representing Weather Conditions Through Data
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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
September, October, and November
December, January, and February
March, April, and May
Explanation
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.
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
September, October, and November
December, January, and February
March, April, and May
Explanation
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.
According to Terry's graph which season to do the months of November, December, and January represent?
Summer
Winter
Spring
Fall
Explanation
This is a bar graph used to display the average temperatures of Terry's hometown each month in a more clear and easy to understand way. The months of November, December, and January have the lowest temperatures of all the displayed months. Winter has the coldest temperatures of all the seasons, so these months must be winter.
According to Terry's graph which season to do the months of November, December, and January represent?
Summer
Winter
Spring
Fall
Explanation
This is a bar graph used to display the average temperatures of Terry's hometown each month in a more clear and easy to understand way. The months of November, December, and January have the lowest temperatures of all the displayed months. Winter has the coldest temperatures of all the seasons, so these months must be winter.
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.
Kim graphed the average temperatures of each season in her hometown. Which bar represents the season of winter?
Season 1
Season 3
Season 2
Season 4
Explanation
This is a bar graph and it is a way to display data from a table, experiment, or calculations. This graph represents the average temperature of the four seasons in Kim's hometown. Winter is described as the time of year with the lowest temperatures and very cold. "Season 4" is shown on the graph with the lowest temperatures so this is winter.
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.
Kim graphed the average temperatures of each season in her hometown. Which bar represents the season of winter?
Season 1
Season 3
Season 2
Season 4
Explanation
This is a bar graph and it is a way to display data from a table, experiment, or calculations. This graph represents the average temperature of the four seasons in Kim's hometown. Winter is described as the time of year with the lowest temperatures and very cold. "Season 4" is shown on the graph with the lowest temperatures so this is winter.
How would the weather in the winter be described based on the data in the tables below?
Winter can be described as the warmest season of the year. It's also the season that receives the most rainfall of the year.
Winter can be described as the coldest season of the year. It's also the season that receives the least rainfall of the year.
Winter can be described as the warmest season of the year. It's also the season that receives the least rainfall of the year.
Winter can be described as the coldest season of the year. It's also the season that receives the most rainfall of the year.
Explanation
Data tables are a way to present information in a clear and organized way. Based on the data tables, winter can be described as having the lowest temperatures, so it is the coldest season. After reviewing the rainfall amounts, winter also has the least rain at 30 millimeters compared to the other seasons.
Bradley graphed the average temperature in his hometown for each month. August is the hottest month of the year. Is August in the summer, spring, fall, or winter?
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
Explanation
August is in summer. It is the hottest season of the year, and August is the hottest month of the year in his hometown. Based on the graph May, June, and July are increasing in temperature to reach a peak in August. It drops off in September as fall begins.
Why are data tables beneficial for displaying and describing the weather during different seasons?
Data tables organize information and make it easier to understand and explain.
Data tables are not beneficial for displaying or describing weather information.
Data tables are beneficial because they make the information look more attractive.
Data tables display the answers to questions, so there is less work to be done.
Explanation
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.
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.
Kim graphed the average temperatures of each season in her hometown. Which bar represents the season of spring?
Season 1
Season 2
Season 4
Season 3
Explanation
This graph is called a bar graph. It is a visual way to represent data from a table or chart. Spring was described as a season with rising temperatures, so it would be warmer than fall and winter. Spring leads up to summer, so it would have lower temperatures than summer. Season 1 is spring because it meets all the criteria described, and when reviewing the graph, it would be the most reasonable response.