Meteorology Shortage
Why is there a shortage of weather forecasters?
550 jobs were cut by the Trump administration in April.
What kind of light do reindeer eyes adapt to?
UV light
Which country is marking one of the biggest celebrations of global science and humanitarian work?
What government agency is providing money to improve airports for families
What did firefighters in Athens Greece do for children in the hospital?
Rapelled the wall as St. Nick and elves
True or false: 450 jobs were opened up again, and most have been filled.
False: Only 80 of the 450 jobs opened back up have been filled
What country, in this news story, has a dwindling reindeer population?
Finland
What country's leader is getting the peace prize for her work with democratic rights?
How much money is the US dept of transportion giving to the airports
1 billion dollars
What is a hospital in Florida doing for kids ?
Elf on the shelf shenanigans
What is the concern with lack of meteorologists?
People won't be warned in time about severe weather predictions.
Why are reindeer important to the economy in Finland?
Give one reason
tourism, leather, meat
What is being displayed at the Peace Prize gathering?
250 artifacts
What is one improvement they are making to the airports?
play areas, nursing pods, sensory rooms, family screening areas, healthier food options
What are students restoring in school?
a classic hot rod
True or false: Meteorologists work around the clock 24/7
True
What animal is causing a problem for the reindeer?
wolves
What is the legend of the paper cranes?
If you fold 1000 paper cranes, your wish will come true
How long did it take for students to restore the hot rod?
8 years
Multiple choice:
8/13 people are missing from this service daily
9/10 people are missing from this service daily
8/13
Why are the wolf hunters from Russia not able to work to keep the wolf population down?
They are busing fighting the war with Ukraine.
The paper cranes are a symbol of the fight against
a. childhood diseases
b. poverty
c. nuclear weapons
nuclear weapons
How many miles is the shared border between Russia and Finland?
800 miles