Changing Patterns Unit Assessment 2022-2023

How does the temperature in winter compare to the temperature in spring?

• It is colder in winter than it is in spring.

• It is much hotter in winter than it is in spring.

• It is the same temperature in the winter and spring.

• There is no record of the temperatures in winter and spring.

Ann tells the class what she knows about weather patterns. Which statement about a weather pattern is true?

• A. A weather pattern describes the shape of clouds.

• B. A weather pattern describes if it is raining or snowing.

• C. A weather pattern describes a change in weather that repeats.

• D. A weather pattern describes how a meteorologist collects weather data.

Sam and Karen observe a summer storm. What type of precipitation is most likely falling from the clouds?

• Rain is falling from the clouds.

• Sleet is falling from the clouds.

• Snow is falling from the clouds.

• There is no evidence of precipitation.

Sarah’s teacher asks her which season is warmest. What should Sarah say?

• Fall is warmest.

• Spring is warmest.

• Winter is warmest.

• Summer is warmest.

Which sentence most likely describes a weather pattern in summer?

• The weather is hot and sunny for 5 days.

• The weather is cool and breezy for 5 days.

• The weather is cold and cloudy for 5 days.

• The weather is both extreme hot and extreme cold for 5 days.