Severe Weather
This is any weather that poses a threat to life and property.
Severe weather
A scientist who measures, understands, and predicts weather is a _____________.
Meteorologist
The usual pattern of weather in a place over a long time is called _____________.
Climate
One way to help protect a park from flooding during a storm is to use _____________.
Sandbags
How many seasons do we usually have in one year?
Four
A strong storm with very heavy rain, big winds, and lightning that can cause flooding in parks is called a _____________.
Severe thunderstorm (or thunderstorm)
When water falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, it is called _____________.
Precipitation
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is the condition of the sky and air on a certain day; climate is the usual pattern of weather over a long time.
A seawall helps protect people who live near the coast by doing what?
A seawall blocks or reduces ocean water from reaching land, helping prevent flooding.
Which season usually has the hottest weather for many places in the United States?
Summer
What is a hurricane?
A hurricane is a big storm that forms over the ocean with very strong winds and heavy rain.
Which unit is used to measure temperature?
Degree Fahrenheit
In August, New Orleans usually has a maximum temperature above how many degrees Fahrenheit?
90 (degrees Fahrenheit)
What could a park manager do to protect plants from hail?
Put a net or cover over the plants
Which season usually has leaves falling from many trees and cooler temperatures?
Fall (Autumn)
A sudden rise of seawater pushed toward the shore during a storm is called a _____________.
Storm surge
What is precipitation that falls as ice pellets often during storms?
Hail
If a city has an average temperature above 64∘64∘F for all 12 months, what type of climate does it have?
Tropical
Name two weather hazards that can happen during a severe thunderstorm and how they might affect a park
Heavy precipitation — can flood the park; strong winds — can break trees or damage structures.
Name one thing people might do differently in winter than in summer.
Wear a coat; shovel snow; go swimming in summer.
Explain in one or two sentences why meteorologists study severe weather.
Meteorologists study severe weather to warn people so they can stay safe and to help communities prepare.
"A _____________ is a structure built along a coast to block ocean water from reaching land."
Seawall
Describe what the weather is usually like in New Orleans during August in one or two sentences
In August New Orleans is usually hot and has heavy precipitation like rain or thunderstorms.
If you were a park manager, name two things you would do to protect the park from storm damage and explain how each would help
(1) Put sandbags around low areas to stop floodwater — sandbags reduce water entering gardens. (2) Put a cover or net over plants during hail — the cover protects leaves and fruits from damage.
Explain how seasons are different from weather in one or two sentences.
Seasons are parts of the year (like summer or winter) that have similar weather for months. Weather can change every day, but seasons are the usual pattern over several months.