Places in the town
Where do you go to catch a train or bus?
Train station or bus stop
What do many towns start as?
Villages
Name one job that needs to check the weather daily! Explain why!
Farmers, pilots, construction workers, etc.
What is a weather forecast?
A report that tells us what the weather will be like soon.
Why are schools important in a town?
Education - children go there to learn
True or False: Towns never change.
False
Why would a pilot need a weather forecast?
To know if it is safe to fly.
Name one tool used to measure temperature.
A thermometer.
Where can you buy food and other items for your household?
Grocery store / Supermarket
Why do towns spread into the countryside?
Because more people need homes and jobs. More houses and factories are being built.
How can weather affect construction workers?
Bad weather can stop them from working outside.
Who studies the weather and gives forecasts?
A meteorologist.
True or false? Towns have more services than villages!
True - Towns offer a bigger variety in services, such as having hospitals, more schools, small universities, better public transport and more supermarkets options.
What changes over time to help people live and work better?
Streets to improve getting from one place to another, and buildings to improve living and working conditions.
What tool is used to measure air pressure?
Barometer
What does a weather satellite do?
It looks at clouds and weather (such as tornados) from space.
What services are mandatory for a town to run smoothly?
Rubbish disposal, water care, hospitals and doctors, public transportation, supermarkets etc.
Name one reason someone might move from a village to a town.
To find a job or use services like schools and hospitals.
What does an anemometer measure?
It measures the speed of wind.
True or False: Weather predictions are always 100% correct.
False!