Predicting Weather and Events
A Grade 5 science worksheet on making predictions based on observations and data, focusing on weather and simple events.
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Predicting Weather and Events
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions will ask you to make predictions based on given information.
1. What is the best definition of 'predicting' in science?
Stating a fact about the past.
Guessing what might happen without any evidence.
Using observations and evidence to forecast a future event.
Describing something you see happening right now.
2. Which tool is commonly used by meteorologists to predict wind direction?
Thermometer
Rain gauge
Barometer
Weather vane
3. Look at the image below. If the arrow on the weather vane is pointing to the East, what prediction can you make about the wind direction?
4. When you see dark clouds gathering and feel a drop in temperature, you might predict that is coming.
5. Scientists use computers and special instruments to collect data, which helps them make more accurate .
6. Making a prediction means you are certain that an event will happen.
True
False
7. Observing patterns in weather over time can help us make better predictions about future weather.
True
False
8. Imagine you are planning a picnic for tomorrow. Today, you noticed the sky is clear, but the air pressure is dropping rapidly. What prediction would you make about tomorrow's weather, and why?