Culminating Assessment-Group 4, Rhode Island

Culminating Assessment-Group 4, Rhode Island Nicole Peckham Erin Goulart Name:______Jessica Bilangino

Graphing: Below are the average temperatures for each month in the state of Rhode Island. Graph the average temperature of each month using a bar graph. Then answer the questions below.

January: 29 F February: 32 F March: 35 F April: 46 F May: 54 F June: 67 F July: 74 F August: 73 F September: 63 F October: 53 F November: 42 F December: 32 F

January February March April May June July August September October November December 1) In what month is it the warmest average temperature in Rhode Island?

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2) In how many months is the average temperature in Rhode Island in the 30’s?

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3) In what month is it, on average, the coldest in Rhode Island and what is that temperature?

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4) What two months have the same average temperature?

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5) Explain one conclusion you can make about the average temperature in Rhode Island

throughout the year from looking at your bar graph.

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Matching: Match the corresponding letter question with the correct answer to the right.

 First, the breed of this symbol was developed in Little Compton, Rhode Island State Tree: Red Maple in 1854 specifically for the production of eggs.

 Also known as the Moron Saxatilis, this state symbol was one of the most recent adopted State Rock by the state July, 13th, 2000 by the Marine facilitators.

 Adopted in 1897, Rhode Island was the third of the thirteen colonies to represent this. State Fish:The Striped Bass

 Adopted in 1968, another name for this Symbol is Viola Sororia. The State Flag

 Used as an official state march, this symbol Was arranged by Kathryn Chester of Rhode Island. The State Flower: The Violet  This state symbol includes a color in it’s title and was adopted by the state 1964. State Song

 The outer circle of this reads "Seal of the State of Rhode Island State Bird: The Rhode Island Red and Providence Plantations 1636"

 Rhode Island’s symbol known as State Seal The Cumberlandite.

Short Write:

Your friend is considering taking a trip to visit Rhode Island this summer. They are interested in the state and are curious about its history. Below, write a paragraph describing how you would persuade them to take the trip. Your paragraph should include at least four facts you have learned from the book, Welcome to the USA Rhode Island, and be written in complete sentences.

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Name the four elements needed for plants to grow:

4. Fill in the blank:

1. provides energy for plants to grow.

2. Most plants grow by absorbing nutrients from the .

3. Carbon dioxide and are broken down and become the plant’s food (starches and sugars).

4. Without plants would be deprived of oxygen and would eventually die.

5. is the process plants use to grow.