Weather and Water Investigation 4.1

​Weather and Water Investigation 4.1

Investigation 4.1: How does weather differ between locations?

​Add the focus question to your table of contents and next blank page in your science notebook!

Open Ended

What is the difference between weather and climate?

​Copy these definitions in your science notebook under the Investigation 4.1 Focus Question

Multiple Choice

QUICK CHECK: What are the vertical lines on the map?

• Latitude Lines

• Longitude Lines

Multiple Choice

QUICK CHECK: What are the horizontal lines on the map?

• Latitude Lines

• Longitude Lines

Open Ended

What kind of weather do you think they will be having in Minneapolis today?

Multiple Choice

What is the latitude and longitude of Minneapolis?

• 45° N, 93.3° W

• 93.3° N, 45° W

Multiple Choice

What information is included in the y-axis of the graph?

• Month

• Temperature & Precipitation

Multiple Choice

What information is included in the x-axis of the graph?

• Month

• Temperature & Precipitation

Open Ended

What patterns do you observe?

Open Ended

Suppose you wanted to take a trip to Minneapolis when the weather would probably be warm and dry. During which month would you want to take your trip?

Open Ended

Suppose you were to visit Minneapolis in January. What type of clothing would you want to bring with you?

Poll

Would you have expected to observe this weather in Minneapolis today, knowing what you do about its average climate?

• Yes, this weather is typical for Minneapolis at this time of year.

• No, this weather is not typical for Minneapolis at this time of year.

​Average Temperature in Minneapolis vs. Providence

​Average Precipitation in Minneapolis vs. Providence

Multiple Select

What is similar about the average temperature and precipitation in Minneapolis and Providence?

• Both experience higher temperatures in the summer months

• Both experience more precipitation in the summer months

• Both experience colder winter months

• Both experience little precipitation for most of the year

Multiple Select

What is different about the average temperature and precipitation in Minneapolis and Providence?

• Minneapolis experiences slightly lower average temperatures

• Providence experiences slightly higher average precipitation

• Minneapolis is warmer in the summer months than Providence

• Providence has milder winters in comparison to Minneapolis

​Add to your science notebook:

​The scientific study of climate is called climatology.

​Add to your science notebook:

 Scientists who study climate are called climatologists.

• Climatologists

  • Look at weather records over extended periods of time to determine the climate for an area

  • ​Collecting, analyze, and report climate data locally, regionally, or globally

  • ​​They often create climate graphs (like the one we looked at for Minneapolis)

Open Ended

Who might rely on the findings of climatologists?