Vocabulary
Something that makes our air, water, or soil dirty
What is pollution
What are the two parts of weather
- Temperature
- Precipitation
All the things that surround us (land, water, air, trees)
What is Environment
What are 3 animals that you might see in NY
deer, rabbits, beavers, bears, sea lions, blue whales, turkeys, bobcats, squirrels, chipmunks...
A measure of how hot or cold a place is
What is Temperature
How are a blizzard and hurricane alike AND how are they different
Both - powerful storms with high wind
Blizzard - snow
Hurricane - rain
Materials found in nature that people use
What are natural resources
Animals that are in danger of disappearing from our state
What is endangered
The careful use of natural resources
What is conservation
The part of NY that is most likely to be hit by a hurricane
NYC & Long Island
How does pollution affect water
-Pollution mixes with rain (acid rain)
Where can you see dinosaurs in NY
The american Museum of Natural History in NYC
What is the difference between weather and climate
Weather - air at a certain time or place
Climate - pattern of weather over a long period of time
3 geographic factors that affect New York's climate
1) distance from the equator
2) elevation
3) large bodies of water (Great lakes/ Atlantic Ocean)
- Protects resources
- Saves space in landfills
Why is the beaver of the state animal of NY
It is an important part of NY's history (european settlers traded with Native Americans for beaver fur used as money)
What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources, give an example of each.
Renewable - resources that can be renewed (trees, water, animals)
Non-renewable - resources that cannot be replaced (clay, stone, minerals, oil)
Two examples of how New York's climate affects people's lives
- what you can do outside at different times of the year
- how you make a living (money)
What are three benefits New Yorkers get from forests
1) maple syrup
2) wood for building
3) clean air to breathe
Who is Andi Weiss Batczak? Why is she important?
She's a Scientist who works to protect the environment - (she helps people understand how chemicals in NY's rivers & lakes affect people & other living things).