The instrument that is used to show the direction that the wind is blowing
100
List 2 ways the wind can be harmful.
answers will vary.
100
Draw a picture of cumulus clouds on the whiteboard.
see if picture is correct
100
How does the sun create energy in the form of light?
huge balls of gas are exploding and the explosions create energy in the form of heat and light
100
what are 2 piece of equipment that help us to predict the weather?
weather balloons, radar, weather satellites
200
What is an anemometer?
The instrument that is used to measure the speed of the wind.
200
List 2 ways the wind can be helpful.
answers will vary
200
Draw a picture of cirrus clouds on the white board.
see if picture is correct
200
Why do different parts of our planet receive different amounts of the Sun's energy?
earth is shaped like a ball and tilted on an angle.
200
Why do you think people use short term and long term weather forecasts in their lives?
to make plans and to check is severe weather is approaching in case they need to travel etc. (answers will vary)
300
What is a thermometer?
The instrument that is used to measure the temperature of air outdoors.
300
5 cm of snow is predicted to fall overnight. Is this an example of weather or climate?
weather
300
What type of cloud are flat and often cover the entire sky? They are the only clouds that produce drizzle and snow and if they touch the ground, they are called fog.
stratus clouds
300
IN the experiment we did where we had different materials warming up outside, which material warmed up the fastest? Why?
water with the black jacket around it because dark colors absorb more of the sun's energy
300
List 2 ways weather affects the lives of humans.
food, work, clothing and shelter, transportation, beign prepared, animals
400
What is a rain gauge?
the instrument that measures how much rain falls in a given period of time
400
Central Canada is faced with harsh winters. Is this an example of weather or climate?
climate
400
What type of cloud are thin and look like curls of hair? They are usually seen when there is going to be a change in weather.
cirrus clouds
400
How does the atmosphere protect us?
blocks some of the sun's harmful energy/rays
400
List one type of sever weather and what you could do to keep yourself safe in that situation
answers will vary
500
What is a barometer?
the instrument that measures air pressure
500
Tell us 3 of the 5 properties of air.
takes up space, has weight, expands and rises when heated, air exerts pressure, moves from areas of high pressure to low pressure.
500
which clouds are puffy and have flat bottoms. They are often seen on clear days and usually mean that the air is unstable.
cumulus clouds
500
what happens to air temperature as you move further away from the earth?
temperature decreases
500
What is the ozone layer and why is it important that we keep it thick?