****Thursday: Week 12 Reading Checklist

What does Pearl want to do before going into the water?

• finish a chapter in her book

• collect seashells

• build a sandcastle

• buy an ice cream cone

Based on dialogue from the text, how does Sabina feel about the current weather?

• She thinks it's terrible.

• She believes it's too hot.

• She finds it perfect.

• She wants it to rain.

What are the elements that make up weather according to Pearl's book?

• sunlight, rain, snow, and clouds

• sunlight, wind, precipitation, and temperature

• wind, ocean waves, and humidity

• sunlight, wind, and temperature

How can the elements of weather change?

• They can only change very slowly.

• They can change suddenly.

• They can't change.

• They only change at night.

Why is the sun so bright according to the passage?

• Because there are many clouds in the sky.

• Because it's a sunny day.

• Because the lake is reflecting sunlight.

• Because there are no clouds in the sky.

Why does Pearl pull out her notebook from her bag?

• To show Sabina the four types of clouds.

• To write down the current outside temperature.

• To check her schedule.

• To draw a picture of the clouds above the lake.

Read the excerpt below:

""Cool air makes high air pressure, and warm air makes low air pressure. Warm air rises, and cold air falls. When the two meet, the differences in pressure make wind!"

What does the term "pressure" refer to in the context of the sentence, and how does it relate to the formation of wind?

• Pressure refers to the temperature of the air, and it creates differences in air density.

• Pressure refers to the humidity of the air, and it influences the formation of clouds.

• Pressure refers to the weight of the air, and it affects the direction of the wind.

• Pressure refers to the speed of the wind, and it is caused by warm air rising.

What is the main difference between temperature and precipitation, as described in the passage?

• Temperature is expressed as a percentage, while precipitation is related to wind speed.

• Temperature is the measure of how cold or hot it is, while precipitation is the amount of rain or snow falling.

• Temperature is about clouds and sun, while precipitation is about humidity levels.

• Temperature is measured in inches, while precipitation is measured in degrees.

According to the passage, what is the main purpose of studying weather, and how can it be helpful to people in their daily lives?

• People study weather to predict patterns and make informed plans based on expected weather conditions.

• People study weather to control it and make it more favorable.

• People study weather to change it for the better.

• People study weather to ensure every day has the same weather.

What is the definition of "climate" that the narrator provides to Sabina?

• Climate is what the weather is like each day.

• Climate is the usual weather in a place over a long time.

• Climate is how hot or cold it is.

• Climate is how much rain falls in one spot.