Representing Weather Conditions Through Data

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1

This graph describes the average snowfall in inches that occurs in Madison, Wisconson. There are only eight months listed on the x-axis of the graph. Which season is not represented?

New weather 'normals' show how Madison's climate has changed over ...

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Explanation

This graph has left out the months of June, July, August, and September. These months fall during the summer. Summer is the warmest season and the least likely to have any snowfall. There is no reason to graph the data if the total inches were zero.

2

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?

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Spring is the best season for visiting the zoo because the temperatures are comfortable and there is very little rain.

Winter is the best season to visit the zoo because it is frigid and it is the season with the least amount of 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.

Explanation

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.

3

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?

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December, January, and February

September, October, and November

June, July, and August

March, April, and May

Explanation

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.

4

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.

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Which months would be classified as spring based on the descriptions provided?

June, July, and August

September, October, and November

December, January, and February

March, April, and May

Explanation

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.

5

This graph describes the average snowfall in inches that occurs in Madison, Wisconson. There are only eight months listed on the x-axis of the graph. Which season is not represented?

New weather 'normals' show how Madison's climate has changed over ...

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Explanation

This graph has left out the months of June, July, August, and September. These months fall during the summer. Summer is the warmest season and the least likely to have any snowfall. There is no reason to graph the data if the total inches were zero.

6

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?

Screen shot 2020 06 12 at 1.36.27 pm

Spring is the best season for visiting the zoo because the temperatures are comfortable and there is very little rain.

Winter is the best season to visit the zoo because it is frigid and it is the season with the least amount of 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.

Explanation

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.

7

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?

Screen shot 2020 06 12 at 2.15.36 pm

December, January, and February

September, October, and November

June, July, and August

March, April, and May

Explanation

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.

8

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.

Screen shot 2020 06 12 at 2.15.36 pm

Which months would be classified as spring based on the descriptions provided?

June, July, and August

September, October, and November

December, January, and February

March, April, and May

Explanation

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.

9

The graph below shows the number of tornado reports across the United States in one year. What pattern can be identified from the chart below?

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For reference:

Winter: December 21 - March 20

Spring: March 20 - June 20

Summer: June 20 - September 22

Fall: September 22 - December 21

There are more tornadoes during the winter months than at any other time of year.

There are more tornadoes during the spring months than at any other time of year.

There are more tornadoes during the summer months than at any other time of year.

There are more tornadoes during the fall months than at any other time of year.

Explanation

This bar graph depicts the number of tornado reports across the US during 2019. From March until May, there is an uptick in the number of tornado reports. These months fall during the summer. The graph can help make this information easier to read and visually show trends or patterns.

10

The graph below shows the number of tornado reports across the United States in one year. What pattern can be identified from the chart below?

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For reference:

Winter: December 21 - March 20

Spring: March 20 - June 20

Summer: June 20 - September 22

Fall: September 22 - December 21

There are more tornadoes during the winter months than at any other time of year.

There are more tornadoes during the spring months than at any other time of year.

There are more tornadoes during the summer months than at any other time of year.

There are more tornadoes during the fall months than at any other time of year.

Explanation

This bar graph depicts the number of tornado reports across the US during 2019. From March until May, there is an uptick in the number of tornado reports. These months fall during the summer. The graph can help make this information easier to read and visually show trends or patterns.

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