Climate & Weather
This is the main source of heat and energy for Earth.
What is the sun?
This type of energy source can be replaced naturally over time.
What is renewable energy?
This theory suggests a giant space rock caused dinosaur extinction.
What is the meteor impact theory?
First Nations peoples may observe animal behaviour to help predict this.
What is weather?
This tool measures temperature.
What is a thermometer?
This factor affects climate because places closer to the equator are usually warmer.
What is latitude?
Give one example of a non-renewable energy source.
What is coal/oil/natural gas?
One human activity that contributes to climate change is:
What is burning fossil fuels/driving cars/factory pollution?
Traditional knowledge passed down through generations is called
What is Indigenous knowledge/traditional knowledge?
This tool measures precipitation.
What is a rain gauge?
Large lakes and oceans can make temperatures less extreme. This climate factor is called:
What is proximity to water?
Solar panels use this natural energy source.
What is sunlight/the Sun?
The process where gases trap heat near Earth is called
What is the greenhouse effect?
Sea ice conditions are important for many northern Indigenous communities because they affect
What is travel and hunting?
Meteorologists use this tool to track severe storms.
What is a radar?
This layer of gases around Earth traps heat and helps keep Earth warm.
What is the atmosphere?
Burning fossil fuels releases these gases into the atmosphere.
What are greenhouse gases?
Scientists believe climate change can cause stronger and more frequent:
What are hurricanes, floods, droughts, and heat waves?
Indigenous peoples often combine traditional observations with this modern tool to study climate.
What is technology/science/weather data?
Scientists use satellites to observe this from space.
What is weather/climate patterns/storm systems?
These events are becoming more common because of climate change.
What are extreme weather events?
Planting trees helps climate change because trees absorb this gas.
What is carbon dioxide?
Changes in the Sun’s energy output can affect Earth’s
What is climate?
Observing changes in snow, animals, and ice over many years helps communities understand
What is climate change?
This can be measured to study climate change near oceans and coastlines.
What is sea level/water level?