Weather and Climate
Which cloud type is known for thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus
What continent is known as the "frozen continent"
Antarctica
Carbon Dioxide
Which direction does the Sun rise?
East
Which teacher has worked here the longest?
Karen Shiffman
Which ocean is the smallest and most shallow?
Artic Ocean
What is the longest River in the world?
The Nile River
Which layer of the Earth is most affected by deforestation?
The Biosphere
What is the international symbol for help if lost in the wilderness?
SOS
Which teacher went to college in Florida?
Annie
What is the cause of Lake effect snow?
Cold air moving over warmer water
What is the name of the worlds largest Coral Reef? and where is it located
The Great Barrier Reef in Australia
What is the most common gas in Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen
Which plant is known for its poisonous berries?
Deadly Nightshade
Jami
What type of precipitation is formed when raindrops freeze?
Sleet
Name all 5 of the Great Lakes
Erie, Ontario, Michigan, Huron, Superior
What is the term used to describe the amount of sunlight that reaches the Earth’s surface?
Insolation
What is the term for using natural materials to produce drinkable water?
Water filtration
Name 3 Teachers that went to Brush High School
Adam Joseph, Toby, Zach
what is the Highest and lowest temperature ever recorded?
Highest: 134.1°F ( 56.7°C ) Death Valley, California
Lowest: -128.6°F (-89.2°C) at Vostok Station, Antarctica
Where is Mt Everest Located (Name the country or the boarder it is on)
China on the boarder of Nepal and Tibet
Name the 5 Biomes
Tundra, Grassland, Desert, Aquatic, and Forest
Where is the worst place to Run and hide of you are being swarmed by bees?
into the water
What country is Soraya from
Brazil