Traditional Knowledge
What is traditional knowledge?
Traditional knowledge is knowledge that is passed down and is commonly known by elders that involves the environment and often migration patterns.
What was the “Snowball Earth Period?
The “Snowball Earth Period” is a theory that suggests a time when the planet was dominated by ice and snow, resulting in overall temperatures that were significantly colder than today.
What is the difference between cyclone and typhoon
they are located in different places
What is the greenhouse effect?
The greenhouse effect is the trapping of the
sun's warmth in a planet's lower
atmosphere.
Name 5 extreme weather events
Heatwave, drought, heavy rainfall, severe storms and wildfire.
What are some technologies used to track weather?
Some of those technologies include weather radars, satellites, computer models, etc.
What are three effects of a volcanic eruption that scientists believe may have caused the extinction of the dinosaur species?
1. A temporary cooling that may not have been suitable for some species.
2. Ash and CO2 blocked the Sun causing a “nuclear winter.”
3. There was acid rain.
describe what latitude an longitude is
latitude are line that go north to south and longitude are lines that go east to west
What are the 5 human activities that contribute to greenhouse gases?
buildings, transportation, agriculture, electricity, manufacturing
Where do tropical storms form?
Tropical storms form in the ocean and then move towards the land
What are some of the benefits of traditional knowledge?
The elders know the different climate patterns in the area, therefore, it can help scientists.
What was the average temperature in Calgary in the year of 2020 compared to the year of 1970?
The average temperature was 3.1 degrees celsius in 1970 but has significantly raised to 5.0 in 2020.
what is the differencce between climate and weather
climate is a long time weather is a short time
what percentage do buildings contribute to climate change?
7%
what are monsoons?
high rainfall that can lead to catastrophic weather.
How are weather technologies important?
They help us learn the upcoming patterns and could help us prepare.
What observation did scientists conclude since 1950 that involves permafrost and its change in history?
Scientists have concluded that since 1950, permafrost isn’t as cold as it used to be when its formation occurred.
what is elevation
elevation is the height of something on a physical map
Why is nitrogen so significant for GHGs?
Plants use it to make protein and humans need oxygen to breath!
In the mid-1900s, what were the average wildfires in that year?
An average of 9,000 wildfires a year
Give two examples of traditional knowlege.
1. Migration paterns
2. Where best hunts are according to seasons
What Christian theory is behind the “Paleozoic Era”?
Some Christians believe that during the “Paleozoic Era,” the overall climate was very hot, and there were little to no ice formations. They believe that this was the time that God created creatures and plants!
why are glaciers melting
because of climate change
What are the long-term impacts of greenhouse gases on the environment?
The long-term impacts of greenhouse gases include global warming, rising sea levels, increased frequency of extreme weather events and many more.
where and when the typhoon struck, and what caused it
It struck in the Philippines in November 2013 and caused widespread devastation..