Weather vs Climate
Give an example of weather.
rainy, windy, cloudy
What is a tropical climate?
hot & wet
Name one plant that grows in forests.
trees
What is an ecosystem?
a place where plants and animals live and interact with each other.
How can natural hazards change the land?
volcano - make mountains
hurricane - flooding
earthquake - landslides, mudslides
How does weather affect daily life?
daily activities and clothing choice
describe the temperate climate
cool & wet
grass, shrubs, and cacti
What is an example of an animal in an ecosystem that we read about?
lesser long nosed bat
caribou
bears, deer, racoons
prairie dogs
alligators
What happens during a natural hazard?
the land changes
What does climate refer to?
weather over a long period of time
describe the desert climate
hot & dry
moss, lichens, & shrubs
How do plants and animals interact in an ecosystem?
animals eat plants as food
animals help spread seeds for plants to grow
What is erosion?
a slow process that changes the earth
What does weather refer to?
daily temperature, rain, and wind
Describe the arctic climate
cold & dry
what is a grassland?
tall or short grass, berry bushes, small trees
Given an example of an ecosystem.
desert
grasslands
swamp
Name a type of natural hazard.
hurricane
earthquake
What is the difference between weather and climate.
Weather changes daily. Climate stays the same over a long period of time.
Name one type of climate and describe it.
arctic - cold & dry
desert - hot & dry
tropical - hot & wet
temperate - cool & wet
What type of vegetation has a lot of trees?
forest
What do all living things in an ecosystem do?
interact with each other
What is a natural disaster?
a natural hazard that impacts human-made structures