Gr. 7 Definitions
The short-term conditions of the air in a particular place and on a particular date. It could a description of the day's temperature or how windy it is outside.
What is weather.
A graph that combines a bar graph and a line graph to show temperature and precipitation.
What is a climate graph.
The earthquake zone and the string of volcanoes that are surrounding the Pacific Ocean.
What is the Ring of Fire.
What is carrying capacity.
Decisions, choices and actions that have a positive impact on the environment.
What is stewardship.
What is a plateau.
Gases in the atmosphere that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing energy from the Sun.
What is 10.
What is population.
What is sustainable development (or sustainability).
What is a volcano.
Describe two actions that can mitigate climate change.
What is...
- switch from fossil fuels to other forms of energy such as wind or solar
- reduce energy use (ie. turn lights off)
- drive fuel-efficient cars or electric cars
- recycle
- reduce waste
- shop locally
What is plains, plateau, mountains, valley and shield.
A number that shows the increase or decrease in a population during a certain period of time
What is growth rate.
List three things that a sustainable community might include.
What is...
- renewable energy sources such as solar and wind
- lots of green spaces and parks
- bike lanes / car pool lanes / public transit
- local farms and food markets
- LED lights, reusable water battles, etc
- affordable housing
- equal opportunities for men and women
The natural features that make up the Earth's surface.
What are landforms.
A scientist who studies the weather, including the daily temperature and wind conditions.
What is a meteorologist.
Describe two dangers of volcancoes. Hint: Consider the impact on Iceland after the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull.
What is...
- pollution and toxic gases in the air
- destruction of homes and other structures
- poor visibility on the ground
- melting glaciers on top of the volcano can cause flooding in the area
- airplanes and travel stopped
The patterns of how people are arranged in an area. For example, clustered or scattered.
What is population distribution.
What is...
- growing urban populations
- increasing demands on resources
- shrinking rural populations
The wearing away of Earth's surface by wind, water or ice.
What is erosion.
What is...
- melting ice and rising sea levels
- extreme weather / heat waves
- flooding and other natural disasters
- risks for human health
Identify two factors that influence population growth rate.
What is migration and birth rate.
The movement of people from one place to another.
What is migration.
The three main principles of sustainability.
What is environmental, social and economic.