Weather Basics
What is the term for short-term atmospheric conditions such as temperature and precipitation?
Weather
Which climate zone is very cold and icy year-round?
Polar Zone
What tool measures air temperature?
Thermometer
Name one adaptation of a polar bear for surviving in the Arctic.
Thick fur, large paws, or white fur for camouflage
What can planting trees do for the climate?
Trees absorb carbon dioxide and provide shade
What are two major differences between weather and climate?
Weather is short-term; climate is long-term averages
What climate zone has mild temperatures and four seasons?
Temperate Zone
What tool measures wind speed?
Anemometer
How does a camel survive in the desert?
Hump stores fat, long eyelashes protect against sand
What is one sustainable farming practice?
Crop rotation or minimizing soil disturbance
What is the term for water that falls from the sky, such as rain or snow?
Precipitation
Describe the climate of the tropical zone.
Hot and rainy year-round
What tool shows the direction the wind is blowing?
Wind vane
What adaptation helps penguins stay warm in cold climates?
Waterproof feathers or thick layer of fat
Name a way to conserve water
fixing leaks, using rain barrels, or efficient irrigation, turning off the water when not in use.
Name one factor that can affect a location's climate
Geographic location, altitude, proximity to water, or landforms
Which climate zone has very hot summers and cold winters, and is not near water?
Continental Zone
What is a barometer used for?
Measuring air pressure
Why do desert lizards burrow underground?
To escape heat
Why is sustainable harvesting important?
Protects soil health and prevents overuse of resources
How does proximity to water affect climate?
It moderates the climate, making it warmer
Name a key feature of the subarctic zone.
Very cold, long winters, short cool summers
What is a rain gauge used for?
Measuring precipitation
How do tropical rainforest frogs climb trees?
Sticky pads on their feet
Name one human activity that we do (or your parents do) everyday that negatively affects the climate and a way to reduce it.
Driving cars; reduce by biking or carpooling