Vocabulary
What is the atmosphere?
the blanket of air that surrounds the earth
The current condition of the atmosphere
Which places would have the warmest climates on our planet?
places close to the equator
What is a flood?
an overflow of water on what is usually dry land
What is thunder?
the sound you hear when the air channel (that was caused by lightning) closes shut
What is temperature?
how warm or cold something is
How is temperature measured?
thermometer
If you were going on a summer vacation to a place that has a cool climate, what clothing would you pack?
pants, gloves, long sleeve shirts, scarves, jackets
What is a hurricane?
violent wind and rainstorm that begins over the ocean
Which places have the coldest climates in the world?
the poles (north and south poles)
What is precipitation?
rain (comes in many forms--hail, snow, sleet)
How is precipitation measured?
rain guage
If you were going on a winter vacation to somewhere that has a hot climate, what clothing would you pack?
shorts, tshirts, tank tops, sandals
a violent wind and rainstorm that begins over land
Which place has a warmer climate? Santiago, Chile or Nuuk, Greenland? Why?
Santiago, Chile because it's closer to the equator
What is wind?
the air that's moving in the atmosphere
How is wind speed measured?
anemometer
Why do some parts of Florida have so much more greenery (trees, plants) than some parts of Arizona when both states have such a hot climate?
Florida gets much more rainfall than Arizona.
What does it mean to stormproof a house?
to build it in a certain way that will protect it in extreme weather
How are hurricanes named?
alphabetically
What is lightning?
electricity being passed from cloud to cloud or from a cloud to the earth
temperature, precipitation, wind
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is the current condition of the atmosphere. Climate is the PATTERN of weather over a long period of time in a specific location.
Name 3 ways to stormproof your home.
hurricane straps, storm shutters, deadbolt locks, impact glass, levee, stilts, round design, pointed roof, cleared away trees/brush
How can we prevent extreme weather from happening?
We can't! We can do our best to prepare, though!