| Ruby-throated
Hummingbird Map Questions |
| This
map shows the speed and direction of winds on February 27th. That's
when observers reported the first big batch of ruby-throated hummers
landing in the United States. The orange dots show where the birds
were spotted. The legend on the right shows how to read the map. Look
at the map, then answer the questions below it. |
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| What
direction was the wind in the Gulf region coming from that day? |
| How
would you describe the wind speed on that day? |
| How
would you explain the early appearance of these migrating ruby-throated
hummingbirds? |
| What
questions do you have? |