Vocab
The way of describing outside conditions over a long period of time.
Climate
Arctic
This type of measurement can only be taken in places like Antarctica. Scientists will measure the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide bubbles to see what past climates were like.
Ice core samples
When you leave a room and nobody else is in it, what should you do?
Turn off the light
These giant mountains will erupt, sending ash and smoke into the air, blocking sunlight from reaching Earth's surface.
Volcanoes
The way of describing what it is like outside on a day-to-day basis.
Weather
This type of climate is found in countries around the equator, and are known for being warm and rainy.
Tropical
What type of plant do scientists study the rings of to learn about past climates?
Trees
What can you do in the winter instead of turning up the heat in your house too much?
Wear a sweater
This large rock from outer space will launch debris and smoke into the atmosphere, blocking the sun. Also, thought to have ended the time of the dinosaurs.
Asteroid
The increasing of Earth's average temperature over time.
Global Warming
This type of climate is known for being very dry, but can be either warm or cold.
Desert
This ocean creature has rings in its structures that scientists can read to learn about climate.
Coral
What can you do instead of driving to reduce your climate footprint?
Walk, bike, etc.
The burning of these types of resources produces greenhouse gases, which trap the Sun's heat in Earth's atmosphere.
Fossil fuels, coal, oil, natural gas, etc.
Particles that trap the Sun's heat inside Earth's atmosphere.
Greenhouse Gases
The type of climate that makes up most of Southern Alberta.
Prairies
This type of rock formation in caves will be larger or smaller depending on how much water runs over it, so scientists can measure it to see how much rain has occurred.
Lime Deposits
How does recycling paper help reduce climate change?
Less trees need to be cut down
While they help us move long distances, they also produce a lot of greenhouse gases.
Cars, trucks, boats, planes, etc. (Transportation)
Environmental change caused by human activity.
Anthropogenic
Where do you think has a warmer climate, Vancouver Island or Spruce Grove? Why?
Vancouver Island [As long as a good reason is given]
What is one type of technology that you researched that scientists use to measure climate change?
Doppler Radar, Satellites, Radiosondes, Automated surface-observing systems, supercomputers, AWIPs
What is an example of a way of producing electricity that doesn't involve burning coal, oil, or gas.
Solar panels, wind turbines, hydroelectric dams, etc.
This process requires cutting down lots of trees, which would normally absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Instead they are replaced with animals like cattle, which are one of the largest creators of carbon dioxide in the world.
Agriculture, farming