8.1 3rd ABC Book

What is the study of weather called?

• Biology

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Astronomy

Who are the scientists that study weather?

• Biologists

• Geologists

• Meteorologists

• Astronomers

What is an average used for in weather studies?

• To find the highest temperature

• To find the lowest temperature

• To find what is usual or happens most often

• To find the exact weather for each day

How do you calculate an average?

• Add all numbers and divide by the number of items

• Subtract the smallest number from the largest

• Multiply all numbers together

• Add all numbers without dividing

What do pictographs represent in weather forecasts?

• Numbers

• Words

• Symbols

• Colors

What is a graph used for?

• To show data

• To play music

• To cook food

• To write stories

What do bar graphs compare?

• Different colors

• Different sizes, amounts, or temperatures

• Different sounds

• Different tastes

What should you include in a weather forecast according to the activity?

• Songs

• Pictographs

• Recipes

• Stories

What is the average high temperature in Shreveport in January according to Figure 8.1?

• 57°F

• 77°F

• 94°F

• 87°F

Which season is the hottest according to the text?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall