Definitions
What is the term for the Earth receiving the right amount of heat from the sun?
The Goldilocks Zone
Name 3 different extreme weather events.
What 2 tools do elders and scientists use to work together to stop climate change?
Modern technologies (like historical and current data) and oral narratives
What are the different types of renewable energy?
Solar, wind, hydroelectric
What are Greenhouse gases?
They trap heat from the Sun in the Earth's atmosphere
What is the term for clearing forests?
Deforestation
What are some of the most common extreme weather events that occur in Canada?
Wildfires, blizzards, tornadoes, droughts
How do scientists measure how hot or cold it is outside?
Thermometers
What is the average weather in a region called?
Climate
What type of gas is released when landfills burn waste?
Methane
What are rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and ocean warming all a result of?
Extreme weather conditions
How does extreme weather impact agriculture?
Crops don't grow well and are hard to harvest
How do scientists measure precipitation?
Rain and snow gauges
What are the 3 dinosaur theories?
Asteroid, volcanic eruptions, climate change
Name 3 ways you can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Examples: ride your bike to school, use reusable items (straws, cutlery, bags, bottles, etc.), turn off lights in rooms when you're not using them, take shorter showers, reduce screen time
What is patterns of behaviour in which animals travel from one habitat to another in search of food or better conditions?
Migration patterns
What 2 conditions cause wildfires?
Drier conditions and higher temperatures
How do scientists measure sea ice?
Satellites
How does climate change affect agriculture?
Hot climates make it hard for plants to grow, less food, more pests and diseases on plants, higher prices
What are the 3 main sources of greenhouse gases?
Fossil fuels, deforestation, industrial processes
What are places closer to the equator that are warm?
Latitude
Why is it important to use scientific tools to detect extreme weather events?
- Helps to warn people about the event and gives them time to prepare
- Helps people stay safe and avoid damage
What 2 tools do scientists use to predict extreme weather events?
Radars and computers
What is an example of an earth system interacting with the sun?
- Clouds reflecting sunlight
- Greenhouse gases trapping heat
- Ice reflecting sunlight
Which 2 greenhouse gases are the most potent?
Methane and nitrous oxide