WEATHER
Dangerous
What is climate?
A. Weather that happens over a long period of time.
B. Weather that happens once a week.
A. Weather that happens over a long period of time.
If there is a blizzard and there is a white-out, what does this mean? What does the word "whiteout" mean?
A whiteout is when there is so much snow that you cannot see.
What is weather?
A. Weather is what is happening outside in the air and sky with precipitation, weather, and wind.
What is one thing you can do to be safe when there is lightning?
TRUE or FALSE: Lighting are not able to set buildings on fire.
FALSE: Lightning CAN set buildings on fire. That is why LIGHTNING RODS need to be built so that the lightning can hit something else.
What is one thing you can do to be safe in a hurricane?
A. Stay inside, close doors, and stay away from windows.
TRUE or FALSE: Lightning is caused by electrical energy in the air.
TRUE
Which are THREE examples of natural hazards?
A. Lightning
B. Thunder
C. Blizzards
D. Hurricanes
E. Dust Storms
A. Lightning
C. Blizzards
D. Hurricanes
What type of water does a hurricane need to form?
Warm water
Which is more dangerous and why?
A. Hurricane
B. Tornado
A. Tornado because it has stronger winds and causes more damage.
Which disaster costs more to rebuild?
A. Hurricane
B. Tornado
A. Hurricane
Is this STRONG or WEAK evidence? Explain.
STRONG - because there is a specific measurement. We know that it was 95 degrees Fahrenheit which means that it was very hot!
Problem: A Blizzard can cause blackouts.
Solution: What is one solution to a blizzard?
A. Lightning Rod
B. Stilts on Houses
C. A Backup Generator
C. A Backup Generator can create power during a blackout so that people can still use electricity even when the power lines have gone out.
Is this STRONG or WEAK evidence? Explain
STRONG - because it has a specific measurement of 20 mm (millimeters) of rainfall.
Problem: Hurricanes cause flooding.
Solution: What is one way that people can solve this problem?
Is this STRONG or WEAK evidence? Explain
What is the average high temperature for the month of January?
85 degrees Fahrenheit!
In what three months is there a dry season for Arizona?
April, May, and June
Does Dakar, Senegal have a wet and dry season? YES or NO (Explain).
YES - because some months there is a lot of precipitation whereas other months there is not as much precipitation.
What is the average temperature for the month of February?
70 degrees Fahrenheit!
What is the average high temperature for the month of September?
100 degrees Fahrenheit!