The weather today

The weather today

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This task is about interpreting weather maps.
weather map key for weather map
Use the map to answer the following questions.   

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a)  What is the maximum temperature range for Auckland? °C

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b)  Which direction will the wind be coming from in Wellington? 

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c)  Use the headings to write the weather forecast for Kaikohe:
     i)   Wind: 
           
     ii)  Maximum temperature:
           
     iii) Overhead conditions: 
           
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pen and paper or online (with NO auto marking).
Level:
4
Curriculum info: 
Science, Communicating in science, Planet Earth
Keywords: 
interacting systems, weather, map interpretation
Description of task: 
Students are provided with a weather map for the North Island of NZ and interpret this information to answer three short answer questions.
Curriculum Links: 
Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask.
 
Capability: Interpret representations
Scientists represent their ideas in a variety of ways, including models, graphs, charts, diagrams and written texts. This resource provides opportunities to discuss the features of a weather map.
 
Science capabilities: 
Interpret representations
Making Better Sense: 
Weather Patterns and Maps
Answers/responses: 
  Y8 (05/1999)
a)   21-25/25 very easy
b)   South/southerly moderate
c)
i)
 
ii)
iii)
- Northerly
- 10-30 kmh-1/or description

21-25°C/25°C
Cloudy with rain/rain
difficult
moderate
easy
easy