Kindergarten Science : Prepare for severe weather with forecasting
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Example Question #11 : Weather Forecasting
To prepare for a heavy snowstorm I need to bring a(n) _________ with me to work.
swimsuit
heavy jacket
umbrella
heavy jacket
To prepare for a severe storm means to be ready for whatever may happen. If I am going to work and a heavy snowstorm is expected I should bring a heavy jacket with me because it will be cold and damp.
Example Question #12 : Weather Forecasting
What does it mean to prepare?
Be ready for something
Be surprised
Eat dinner earlier than usual
Be ready for something
To prepare means to be ready for something that is coming. In the case of being prepared for weather means paying attention to the forecast and bringing items or wearing appropriate clothing.
Example Question #13 : Weather Forecasting
What does it mean to forecast the weather?
You cannot predict the weather at all
Predict or make the best guess about the weather
Know the weather for sure
Predict or make the best guess about the weather
To forecast the weather means to predict or make a best guess what the weather will be like in the future. We use patterns over time in the weather conditions to predict what it will be like outside in the future.
Example Question #14 : Weather Forecasting
How would I best prepare for this weather?
Wear cold weather clothing
Wear warm weather clothing
Bring an umbrella
Wear cold weather clothing
To best prepare for the weather pictures (which looks snowy and cold), I would need gloves/mittens, a hat, a heavy coat, and snow boots. I would need to make sure I was bundled up and warm!
Example Question #1 : Prepare For Severe Weather With Forecasting
How would I prepare for a tornado?
Go outside to watch
Get on top of the roof of the house
Get to the closest safe place with no windows
Get to the closest safe place with no windows
To prepare for a severe storm such as a tornado I would need to get to the closest safe place in my house with no windows. Typically this is a bathroom but what matters is having a plan and being prepared for an emergency like this.
Example Question #2 : Prepare For Severe Weather With Forecasting
If the weather forecast is predicting a hurricane how would I best prepare?
You don't need to prepare for a hurricane
Buy food, water, and emergency supplies
Buy extra video games since it might rain
Buy food, water, and emergency supplies
Hurricanes are strong severe storms that can cause a lot of damage when they pass through an area. It would be best to prepare by buying food, water, and other emergency supplies like batteries, flashlights, and a radio. In many cases people lose power in a hurricane so video games would not be useful!
Example Question #17 : Weather Forecasting
It is not necessary to prepare for severe weather.
True
False
False
This is false! Severe weather can be very dangerous so it is important to be prepared with a plan and supplies to keep safe.
Example Question #18 : Weather Forecasting
To prepare for severe weather means to have a plan and supplies ready.
True
False
True
The definition of preparation is to be ready for something. If a severe storm is predicted or forecasted then a prepared person will have all of their emergency supplies and plans in place before the storm comes.
Example Question #19 : Weather Forecasting
Tomorrow it is expected to be nearly 100o F and extremely humid. The hottest day on record! How can I prepare?
I don't need to prepare for severe weather
Wear light clothing and bring water
Wear a heavy jacket to cover up from the Sun
Wear light clothing and bring water
With a severely hot day in the near future, it is best to be prepared! Wearing light clothing and bringing water will help me to stay cool and hydrated. People can get very sick from being in hot weather if not prepared.
Example Question #3 : Prepare For Severe Weather With Forecasting
Which picture shows severe weather that I should be prepared for?
The correct answer choice shows a severe lightning storm which often includes thunder and heavy rain. It would be best to be prepared for a heavy storm before it arrives. The other pictures show a sunny day and a clear evening, not severe weather.
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