Weather Measuring
This is used to measure temperature of the air...
What is a thermometer
Near the earths poles, characterized by having lots of snow and being cold.
Polar climate
Predict future weather based on data...
Weather forecasts
It is a storm characterized by strong winds in a whirling motion. The cloud it creates is shaped like a funnel.
A Tornado
What is the slowest animal ?
Three toed sloth
This is used to measure wind speed...
What is an anemometer
Warm temperatures throughout the year with high humidity. Found close to the equator?
What is tropical climate
Records long term weather patterns of temperature, precipitation, etc...
Climate data
Blizzard
What is a male elephant called?
Helps predict changes in weather through air pressure?
This climate has at least 3 seasons.
Temperate Climate
Visually display temperature, precipitation and wind speeds.
Weather Maps
It is a powerful storm that forms over warm ocean water with strong winds and heavy rains. Hurricanes are larger and last longer than typhoons.
Hurricane
Which animal has no vocal cords ?
Giraffe
Gather data about atmospheric conditions....
What is a weather Satellite
This climate ranges from scorching hot days to cold nights?
Desert/dry climate
Collect real time data on the weather...
Weather stations
How is climate change effecting extreme weather in Cape Breton ?
With warming ocean temperatures we are more susceptible to things like hurricanes and tropical storms.
How many bones does a shark have ?
None
A scientist who studies weather and climate patterns
What is a Meteorologist
What climate do we have in Cape Breton/Nova Scotia?
Temperate Climate
Why is it important to learn about climate and weather data ?
Helps us to understand weather patterns and how to react during extreme weather events
What is the difference between lightening and thunder (be specific)
Lightening: An intense burst of light in the sky that is produced by electricity
Thunder: Caused by the sudden expanding of the air around the path of a lightning bolt; the loud rumbling sound you hear after a lightning clap
How many years can a snail sleep for (closest without going over gets the points)
3 (three)