Weather Tools
A compass and arrows that determine the direction wind is coming from.
Wind Vane
weather data collected over multiple decades
climate
The climate zone Edmonton is located in.
Continental climate zone
Traditional Indigenous knowledge tells us that when birds begin to migrate south, the ________ season is on the way.
winter
Used to measure the amount of moisture in the air (humidity).
Hygrometer
Weather or Climate: Edmonton has long, cold winters and short, warm summers.
Climate
How many DISTINCT seasons are there in the temperate climate zone?
Four
What is the purpose of crop rotation?
maintain soil health
A scientist who uses weather tools and climate data to predict weather.
Meteorologist
What does a colour coded climate map usually represent?
average temperature or precipitation in a region.
Climate zone characterized by low precipitation and humidity, a rocky, arid landscape, with limited vegetation.
Dry Climate Zone
Edmonton has long, cold winters. Because of this, when is the safest time of year to go swimming at the lake?
summer
When the air pressure reading on a barometer drops very low, this tell us
a storm is on the way.
The most reliable and accurate source of current weather condition information is
looking out the window/going outside
high
Traditional Indigenous knowledge tells us that when there are signs of bears returning from hibernation, the ________ season is here.
spring
The name of the scale used on an anemometer to measure wind speed
beaufort scale
Weather or climate: On January 30th, 2024, Edmonton experienced a record breaking low temperature of -46 degrees celcius.
weather
Temperate Climate Zone, Continental Climate Zone, and Polar Climate Zone.
The term for farming practices that help the earth by using natural methods and saving resources for the future.
sustainable farming