Wind & Weather
Oceans, Waves & Coasts
Ports & Trade
Hurricanes & Extreme Weather
Science & Key Terms
100

 This is the invisible force that moves air and causes waves.

wind

100

Movement of water that helps shape coastlines.

waves

100

What is a port?

A place where ships dock to load and unload goods.

100

 A large storm with very strong winds and heavy rain over oceans.

Hurricane

100

A prediction of weather conditions.

forecast

200

Winds caused by Earth’s rotation that blow from west to east.

westerlies

200

The process where waves break down land and change coastlines.

Erosion

200

What is Jebel Ali?

A large port in the UAE known for shipping containers.

200

The calm centre of a hurricane.

The Eye

200

Scientist who studies weather.

meteorologist

300

What are Tornadoes called in the USA?

Twisters

300

The rise and fall of sea level twice a day.

tides

300

The type of port that handles shipping containers.

Container port

300

A violent spinning storm similar to a tornado but usually over water.


A waterspout

300

The force that causes waves to move across the ocean surface.

wind

400

 The scale used to measure wind strength.

Beaufort Scale

400

Ocean movement caused by wind, tides, and density differences.

Currents

400

Europe’s major port city called the “gateway to Europe”.

Rotterdam

400

2  differences between a tornado and a hurricane?

  • Size: A tornado is small (usually a few hundred meters wide), while a hurricane is huge (hundreds of kilometers wide).
  • Duration: Tornadoes last minutes to hours; hurricanes can last for days or even weeks.
  • Where they form: Tornadoes usually form over land in severe thunderstorms; hurricanes form over warm ocean water.
  • Wind structure: Tornadoes have very intense, tightly spinning winds; hurricanes have a large spiral system with an eye in the center.
400


QWhat causes wind?

The uneven heating of Earth by the Sun.

500

Draw on the board how wind is formed

Teacher checks

500

Explain what happens to a cliff over time.

Over time, a cliff gets shaped by waves like this:

  • Hole: waves cut small cracks and holes in the rock.
  • Cave: holes widen into a cave.
  • Arch: the cave breaks through to the other side, forming an arch.
  • Stack: the arch roof collapses, leaving a tall rock pillar (stack).
500

Aqaba is the largest city in 

Jordan

500

Two ways people prepare for hurricanes

  • Stock up on supplies: Food, water, batteries, medicines, and flashlights are gathered in case of power outages.
  • Secure the home: Windows are boarded up, outdoor objects are brought inside, and roofs/doors are reinforced.
  • Evacuate when advised: People leave low-lying or high-risk areas if officials issue evacuation orders.
  • Make an emergency plan: Families decide where to meet, how to contact each other, and what to do if separated.
500

Explain what a container port is and how does it function  


A container port is a busy harbor where large cargo ships bring metal containers filled with goods, and powerful cranes unload and load them onto trucks, trains, or storage yards, where the containers are temporarily stored, sorted, and then transported onward to different regions for distribution.



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