3rd grade weather

Front

What direction does the wind blow from if it is pointing west?

Back

The wind is blowing from the east.

Front

What is the change in temperature if last week it was 48 degrees and today it is 40 degrees?

Back

8 degrees Fahrenheit.

Front

Why do airports use windsocks?

Back

To help pilots land safely.

Front

What type of climate does Phoenix, AZ have?

Back

It is a hot and dry place.

Front

What is the change in temperature if last week the high was 44 degrees and this week it is 22 degrees?

Back

22 degrees.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

What is a thermometer used for?

Back

A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

Front

What does it mean if the weather is described as 'overcast'?

Back

It means the sky is covered with clouds.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is a weather forecast?

Back

A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the future.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

Front

What is humidity?

Back

Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air.