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Which answer choice is the best description of the climate in a tropical zone based on the graphs provided?

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The climate in a tropical zone does not vary as much as other areas of the world. It is a consistent temperature and is warm all year. Madagascar experiences summer from December to March, and this is when it is not only the hottest but the wettest as well. Rainfall increases during the summer months and decreases during wintertime.

The climate in a tropical zone varies more than in other areas of the world. It is not a consistent temperature and different all year. Madagascar experiences summer from December to March, and this is when it is not only the hottest but the wettest as well. Rainfall increases during the summer months and decreases during wintertime.

The climate in a tropical zone does not vary as much as other areas of the world. It is a consistent temperature and is cold all year. Madagascar experiences summer from December to March, and this is when it is not only the coldest but the dryest as well. Rainfall decreases during the summer months and increases during the wintertime.

The climate in a tropical zone does not vary as much as other areas of the world. It is not a consistent temperature and is the temperature changes all year. Madagascar experiences winter from December to March, and this is when it is not only the coldest but the wettest as well. Rainfall increases during the summer months and decreases during wintertime.

Explanation

Madagascar is in a tropical climate. It is warm all year and rainy during the hottest months, which is summer. Summer in Madagascar falls between December and March, and temperatures hover around 88oF with up to 18 inches of rain in one month. The temperatures decrease to the lower 80s in the winter months, and the rainfall drops to less than an inch.

2

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration describes the five main types of climates. They are:

A: Tropical. In this hot and humid zone, the average temperatures are higher than 64°F (18°C) year-round, and there are more than 59 inches of precipitation each year.

B: Dry. These climate zones are so dry because moisture is rapidly evaporated from the air, and there is very little precipitation.

C: Temperate. In this zone, there are typically warm and humid summers with thunderstorms and mild winters.

D. Continental. These regions have warm to cool summers and very cold winters. In the winter, this zone can experience snowstorms, strong winds, and very cold temperatures—sometimes falling below -22°F (-30°C)!

E: Polar. In the polar climate zones, it’s extremely cold. Even in summer, the temperatures here never go higher than 50°F (10°C)!

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Which climate zone is NOT found in the United States?

Source: https://scijinks.gov/climate-zones/

Tropical

Polar

Dry

Temperate

Continental

Explanation

The climate zone NOT found in the United States is the polar zone. The polar climates zones are freezing and harsh places to live. The United States is a vast landmass and covers a good church of the Earth, leading to four of the five climate zones represented.

3

This graph describes the average snowfall in inches that occurs in Madison, Wisconson. There are only eight months listed on the x-axis of the graph. Which season is not represented?

New weather 'normals' show how Madison's climate has changed over ...

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Explanation

This graph has left out the months of June, July, August, and September. These months fall during the summer. Summer is the warmest season and the least likely to have any snowfall. There is no reason to graph the data if the total inches were zero.

4

Samantha is planning a trip to the zoo and needs to decide which season would be the best for being outdoors.

Using the information provided which season should she choose and why?

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Spring is the best season for visiting the zoo because the temperatures are comfortable and there is very little rain.

Winter is the best season to visit the zoo because it is frigid and it is the season with the least amount of rain.

Fall is the best season to visit because the temperatures are cold and there there is a lot of rain.

Summer is the best season to visit the zoo because it is the hottest month and there is the most rain.

Explanation

Using data tables are a great way to organize information and compare numbers or facts. Each season has its own positive and negative attributes that are suitable for different activities. For a family trip to the zoo, the weather would need to be comfortable, and there would need to be less chance of rain. The season that would be best for a zoo visit would be the spring because there are moderate temperatures and less of a chance of rain than in the fall or summer. Winter would likely be too cold for an outdoor trip, and summer would be much too warm.

5

Antwon is planning a week-long ski trip for his family.

Using the information provided, which months would be the best for him to book the trip?

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December, January, and February

September, October, and November

June, July, and August

March, April, and May

Explanation

The information presented in the data table breaks down the average temperature per month in the area that Antwon is going to be vacationing. When reviewing the temperatures of each month, the best months for a ski trip would be December, January, and February. These months are the coldest of the year and more likely to generate snow based on weather conditions during winter.

6

Richard lives in Tennessee, and the data table below shows the average temperatures throughout the year. The year is split into four seasons. Spring is characterized by cooler temperatures that start to increase as it gets closer to summer. The summer is hot. The fall begins to cool down, and lower temperatures are noticeable as winter approaches. In the wintertime, temperatures are at the lowest, and it is frigid.

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Which months would be classified as spring based on the descriptions provided?

June, July, and August

September, October, and November

December, January, and February

March, April, and May

Explanation

The information presented in the data table breaks down the average temperature per month in the area that Richard lives. When reviewing the descriptions of the four seasons, summer is the hottest month, so the months with the highest temperatures match the description. June, July, and August are the months with the most elevated temperatures; therefore, that is the summer season.

7

Samantha is planning a trip to the zoo and needs to decide which season would be the best for being outdoors.

Using the information provided which season should she choose and why?

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Spring is the best season for visiting the zoo because the temperatures are comfortable and there is very little rain.

Winter is the best season to visit the zoo because it is frigid and it is the season with the least amount of rain.

Fall is the best season to visit because the temperatures are cold and there there is a lot of rain.

Summer is the best season to visit the zoo because it is the hottest month and there is the most rain.

Explanation

Using data tables are a great way to organize information and compare numbers or facts. Each season has its own positive and negative attributes that are suitable for different activities. For a family trip to the zoo, the weather would need to be comfortable, and there would need to be less chance of rain. The season that would be best for a zoo visit would be the spring because there are moderate temperatures and less of a chance of rain than in the fall or summer. Winter would likely be too cold for an outdoor trip, and summer would be much too warm.

8

This graph describes the average snowfall in inches that occurs in Madison, Wisconson. There are only eight months listed on the x-axis of the graph. Which season is not represented?

New weather 'normals' show how Madison's climate has changed over ...

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Explanation

This graph has left out the months of June, July, August, and September. These months fall during the summer. Summer is the warmest season and the least likely to have any snowfall. There is no reason to graph the data if the total inches were zero.

9

Severe weather can have negative impacts on the people and communities it passes through. Anaya's class is trying to come up with a solution to reduce that impact from hurricanes. They decide that replacing regular windows with windows that are more resistant to strong-winds and impact-proof would be an excellent way to minimize damage and injuries during the storm. Each student has to give their thoughts about the solution.

Which student's claim below is a reasonable explanation of why strong-wind resistant and impact-proof windows would help?

There is no way to tell if this is a good idea or not.

Robby - "I agree with the solution to replace the windows. I think that hurricanes rain a lot, so new windows would help keep the house dry."

Anaya - "I agree with replacing windows to reduce danger and injuries. Hurricanes have high winds, and strengthening the windows will protect families from debris and damage."

Sadie - "I agree with replacing windows to reduce danger and injuries. People are scared of hurricanes, so new windows will give them a better view of the storm."

Explanation

Hurricanes are intense tropical storms that bring high winds and rain. Many times there is debris that flies through the air or tree limbs fall. Windows that are more resistant to strong-winds and impact-proof would protect people from debris that is in the air and winds, which can reach speeds of 160 mph or higher. If windows stay intact, there will be less damage to the interior of homes and less risk of injury to the residents.

10

Which answer choice is the best description of the climate in a tropical zone based on the graphs provided?

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The climate in a tropical zone does not vary as much as other areas of the world. It is a consistent temperature and is warm all year. Madagascar experiences summer from December to March, and this is when it is not only the hottest but the wettest as well. Rainfall increases during the summer months and decreases during wintertime.

The climate in a tropical zone varies more than in other areas of the world. It is not a consistent temperature and different all year. Madagascar experiences summer from December to March, and this is when it is not only the hottest but the wettest as well. Rainfall increases during the summer months and decreases during wintertime.

The climate in a tropical zone does not vary as much as other areas of the world. It is a consistent temperature and is cold all year. Madagascar experiences summer from December to March, and this is when it is not only the coldest but the dryest as well. Rainfall decreases during the summer months and increases during the wintertime.

The climate in a tropical zone does not vary as much as other areas of the world. It is not a consistent temperature and is the temperature changes all year. Madagascar experiences winter from December to March, and this is when it is not only the coldest but the wettest as well. Rainfall increases during the summer months and decreases during wintertime.

Explanation

Madagascar is in a tropical climate. It is warm all year and rainy during the hottest months, which is summer. Summer in Madagascar falls between December and March, and temperatures hover around 88oF with up to 18 inches of rain in one month. The temperatures decrease to the lower 80s in the winter months, and the rainfall drops to less than an inch.

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