Question

using science skills
use the diagram to answer each question. write the answers on a separate sheet of paper.

figure 1-2
monthly precipitation: port hardy, canada

1. using graphs what measurements are compared in figure 1-2?
2. analyzing data in figure 1-2, which month had the highest amount of precipitation?
3. inferring why might the data in figure 1-2 be important to share with a scientist studying agriculture trends in port hardy?
4. using graphs use figure 1-2 to determine the approximate total annual precipitation.
5. calculating in figure 1-2, how many meters of precipitation were recorded during january?

Explanation:

Identify variables compared in the graph

The x-axis represents months of the year (time), and the y-axis represents monthly precipitation in centimeters (cm).

Determine highest precipitation month and annual total

The tallest bar is in December, which reaches approximately \(27\text{ cm}\).
Estimating monthly values in cm:

• Jan: \(18\)
• Feb: \(16.5\)
• Mar: \(13\)
• Apr: \(9\)
• May: \(6.5\)
• Jun: \(8.5\)
• Jul: \(4\)
• Aug: \(8\)
• Sep: \(14.5\)
• Oct: \(23.5\)
• Nov: \(25\)
• Dec: \(27\)

Summing these values:

$$ 18 + 16.5 + 13 + 9 + 6.5 + 8.5 + 4 + 8 + 14.5 + 23.5 + 25 + 27 = 170.5\text{ cm} $$

This is approximately \(170\text{ cm}\) (or in the range of \(165\text{ cm}\) to \(175\text{ cm}\)).

Convert January precipitation to meters

January precipitation is \(18\text{ cm}\).

$$ 18\text{ cm} \times \frac{1\text{ m}}{100\text{ cm}} = 0.18\text{ m} $$

Answer:

Question 1

Monthly precipitation (in centimeters) and months of the year for Port Hardy, Canada.

Question 2

December

Question 3

It helps them understand water availability throughout the year, which is critical for determining planting schedules, crop selection, and irrigation needs.

Question 4

Approximately \(170\text{ cm}\) (acceptable range: \(165\text{ cm}\) to \(175\text{ cm}\)).

Question 5

\(0.18\text{ m}\)