Weather
Climate
Natural Hazards
Vocabulary
Unscramble
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What is weather?
Weather can be described as the conditions of the outside air (atmosphere) of a certain place at a certain time.
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What is climate?
Climate can be described as the usual weather of a place over time
100
True or False: Natural Hazards can be predicted.
True
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What weather tool does this image show?
The weather tool that this image shows is a thermometer.
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True or False: A water sock is a weather tool.
False. Water socks are socks you can wear in the water. However, a wind sock IS a weather tool.
200
What are climate regions?
Climate regions are the climate of a particular area. There are 11 different climate regions.
200
True or False: Humans can eliminate natural disasters.
False
200
What is precipitation?
Water that falls from the sky. Example: Rain, sleet, hail, snow.
200
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What are the 3 climate zones?
The Earth is divided into 3 climate zones: Polar, Temperate, and Tropical.
300
What are climate zones? What are these zones called?
Climatologists divided the earth into temperature zones according to latitude and refer to these areas as "climate zones." There are 3 distinct climate zones: Polar, temperate, and tropical.
300
What is the definition of natural disasters? How can natural disasters be described as?
Natural disasters can cause widespread destruction and often turn deadly.
300
What is humidity? Give an example of a state that experiences high levels of humidity.
Humidity is the amount of water in the air. Florida, Hawaii, Georgia, and South Carolina experience high levels of humidity.
300
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What is the definition of weather regions?
The climate of a particular area. There are 11 different climate regions.
400
What are the five climate types?
Climate types are divided into five categories: polar, cool, mild, dry, and tropical.
400
What are 4 natural hazards?
Droughts, Hurricanes, Floods, Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Wildfires are a few natural disasters.
400
What are the four components of weather?
Temperature
Humidity
Wind Speed and Direction
Air Pressure
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500
What are the 5 weather types?
The earth is divided into five climate types or categories: polar, cool, mild, dry, and tropical.
500
How is the climate of Maryland different to the climate of Florida in January?
Climate of Maryland in January: January is often the coldest month in Maryland.
Climate of Florida in January: January is the coolest month in Florida, but the temperatures are still warm.
500
Explain a way to stay safe during a natural disaster.
1. If you have not been ordered to evacuate, stay in a safe area or shelter during a natural disaster.
2. Listen to a radio/ TV for important updates and instructions from local authorities.
3. Stay in your safe area and do not drive until the danger has passed.
4. Prepared yourself, your family, and home for a natural disaster. Take precautions
500
Why is the Temperate Climate Zone considered to be special?
Finish this statement: People who live in the states and counties that are located in the temperate climate zone will experience...
People who live in the states and countries that are located in the temperate climate zone will experience seasons and a variety of climate regions. The United States is located in the temperate climate zone so the United States' experiences seasons and a variety of climate regions; such as continental (Maryland) and subtropical (Florida).
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