Matter matters
Water Cycle
Extreme Weather
Weather and Climate Data
ANIMAL FACTS
100

This state of matter has a definite shape and volume. It occurs as particles get cold.

Solid

100

This process describes water changing from liquid to vapor.  

Evaporation

100

This type of storm is characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, forming over warm ocean waters.

A hurricane

100

Meteorologists use this tool to measure wind speed and direction.

Anemometer

100

This animal is known for its distinctive diet of ONLY bamboo

Panda

200

In this state of matter, particles are close together but can slide past one another.  

Liquid

200

When water vapor cools and changes back into liquid droplets.

Condensation

200

This term refers to a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, often leading to water shortages.

Drought

200

This term refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area.

Climate

200

This marine animal is known for its large, expressive eyes and is often referred to as a "sea cow."  

A manatee

300

Kinetic molecular theory states that particles are always in what?

Motion

300

This part of the water cycle involves water in various forms falling to the ground, such as rain, snow, or sleet.

Precipitation

300

These storms can produce rotating columns of air that reach from a thunderstorm to the ground.

Tornado

300

This network of satellites provides data on atmospheric conditions, helping to improve weather forecasts

Weather satellites 

300

These animals have a venomous spine on their back heel. " A __________! PERRY THE ____________!?!"

A platypus

400

This state of matter is characterized by having no fixed shape or volume and will expand to fill its container.  

Gas

400

This process describes water that soaks into the earth and is responsible for creating pores in rocks.

Infiltration 

400

This type of severe weather is created from charged particles in the air.

Lightening Storm 

400

Meteorologists analyze this type of data that shows weather conditions like fronts and pressure systems

Weather map

400

"Your mother was a _________ and your father smells of elderberries"!!! -Monty Python the Holy Grail

Hamster

500

This is found in the Earths atmosphere.

Water vapour

500

This process describes how water travels from the Earths surface into the atmosphere in a closed system.

The water cycle

500

This term describes the combination of high winds and heavy snowfall that can create dangerous travel conditions and power outages.

Blizzard/Snow storm

500

This Canadian government agency is responsible for coordinating environmental and climate policies and providing weather forecasts.  

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

500

This flightless bird was at war with the people of Australia from  Nov 2, 1932 – Dec 10, 1932. These birds won.

Emu