Weather and Climate

The video tutorial guides students through an activity involving average monthly temperatures from Los Angeles, CA, and Boston, MA. It begins with a discussion on weather variability and distinct seasons. Students are instructed to create a data table and line graph to visualize temperature data. The activity concludes with an analysis comparing the seasonal weather patterns of the two cities, highlighting the greater temperature variation in Boston compared to Los Angeles.

What are the distinct seasons mentioned in the introduction?

• Sunny, Cloudy, Stormy, Foggy

• Cold, Snowy, Moderate, Warm

• Hot, Mild, Chilly, Freezing

• Rainy, Dry, Humid, Windy

Which two cities are being compared for their average monthly temperatures?

• New York and San Francisco

• Seattle and Houston

• Chicago and Miami

• Los Angeles and Boston

What should be written in the top left box of the data table?

• Average temperature in Boston

• Months of the year

• Weather conditions

• Average temperature in Los Angeles

What is the temperature range for the graph's vertical axis?

• 0° to 200°

• 0° to 50°

• 0° to 100°

• 0° to 150°

Why does Boston have greater temperature variation compared to Los Angeles?

• Los Angeles has more rainfall

• Los Angeles is at a higher altitude

• Boston experiences more seasonal changes

• Boston is closer to the equator