Weather Factors
This factor is caused by the Sun heating the air which causes convection currents.
Wind
Could life as we know it on Earth survive without greenhouse gasses? (Why or why not.)
No - they trap heat, and without them the Earth would be a cold dead rock like Mars.
This is what meteorologists use to measure temperature.
Thermometer
For which type of severe weather do experts say "Turn Around - Don't Drown"
Floods
Who is the Principal of BCS
Scill
In the United States we measure this factor in degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature
What evidence have ice cores provided us?
That the Earth's CO2 levels have gone up and down over 420,000 years, but never as high as they are now
What does an anemometer measure?
Wind speed
What should you do with your fridge if you are worried the power will go out during a blizzard?
Turn it to the coolest setting.
Name all 3 P.E. (Gym) teachers
Brandi, Elijah, and Jose
This is how much water vapor the air holds.
Humidity
Which greenhouse gas is causing the most trouble?
Carbon Dioxide
This tool helps tell when storms are coming by measuring atmospheric pressure.
Barometer
During a tornado, when you have no basement, is it better to shelter in an interior room or your kitchen? (Why.)
It's better to be in an interior room because there is less risk of broken glass.
What type of network of schools is BCS a part of?
Outward Bound
What type of precipitation is small partially melted bits of ice
Sleet
Name 3 fossil fuels
Coal, oil, and natural gas
This is basically a funnel with a ruler attached - in the U.S. we measure in inches.
Rain Gauge
What causes the most damage in most hurricanes?
Flooding/water damage
What is the name of the BCS lego-robotics team?
BCS Robosharks
We use a barometer to measure this weather factor.
Air Pressure
What did we say was one of the leading contributors to methane emissions in the atmosphere?
Cattle farting
This type of tool tells you whether it is dry or wet outside.
Hygrometer
Which do we witness first: thunder or lightning? (And why.)
You should witness lightning before thunder because lightning moves faster (speed of light vs sound)
Name all 3 BCS librarians
Think "ASK": Amanda, Susan, and Karen