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Weather Station: Temperature and Rainfall Checks

Solve multistep temperature and rainfall problems using all four operations with signed decimals and fractions.

Grade 7MathInteractive · Printable

Aligned to7.NS.A.3

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  • 1 Common Core standard
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  • 14 questions
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Format
Interactive · Printable
Grade
Grade 7
Subject
Math
Question types
Fill in the blank, Multiple choice, Circle the answer, Short answer

About this worksheet

What students practice

  • Students solve temperature and rainfall problems using all four operations with rational numbers.
  • Students evaluate expressions with signed decimals and fractions and interpret results in context.
  • Students justify calculations involving rainfall amounts, rates, and elapsed time.

How to use

Have students show calculations on separate paper and include signs and units. Discuss the final rainfall-rate explanation after independent practice.

Curriculum

Common Core standard covered

7.NS.A.3

Solve real-world and math problems using all four operations with rational numbers.

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Weather Station: Temperature and Rainfall Checks

Use rational numbers to check readings, compare conditions, and plan measurements.

Temperature Records

Use positive numbers for increases and negative numbers for decreases. Show your calculations.

1.
Which interval had the greatest temperature increase?
Morning Temperature Log
TimeTemperature (°C)
4 a.m.−6.4
6 a.m.−3.7
8 a.m.−4.2
10 a.m.−0.8
Noon1.9
  • A. The interval from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.
  • B. The interval from 10 a.m. to noon.
  • C. The interval from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • D. The interval from 4 a.m. to 6 a.m.
2.
At sunrise, the temperature is −2 1/4°C. It rises by 3 1/2°C, then falls by 1 2/3°C.

What is the final temperature? Write a fraction or mixed number.   °C

3.
During a steady cooling period, the temperature changes from 2.8°C to −4.7°C in 2.5 hours.

What is the signed temperature change per hour?   °C per hour

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