The Solar System
What is at the center of our solar system?
The Sun
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is short-term; climate is the long-term average.
What is one way to show weather data?
Tables and Graphs
What do we call the spinning of Earth on its axis?
Rotation
Can you make a prediction about tomorrow's weather using today's data?
Yes
What causes day and night on Earth?
Earth Rotation on its Axis
Name one type of severe weather.
Tornado, hurricane, thunderstorm, or blizzard
Why is it helpful to graph temperature over a week?
To see patterns or changes in weather
What do we call the path one object takes around another?
Orbit
Name a way technology helps people during severe weather.
Weather alerts, shelters, forecasting systems
How long does it take Earth to revolve around the sun?
365 Days (1 Year)
What three places does water move through in the water cycle?
Surface, atmosphere, and underground
How can a graph help a weather man predict rain?
It can show the pattern that rain is falling
What is precipitation?
Water that falls from clouds (rain, snow, etc.)
Why might one solution be better than another when solving a problem?
It may work better or be safer, cheaper, or more effective.
Why do we have seasons?
Because of Earth's tilt and its revolution around the sun
What causes different weather patterns?
Temperature, precipitation, and wind changes
If you saw a pattern of increasing wind speed, what might you predict?
→ A storm or change in weather is coming
Define "season."
A time of year with specific weather caused by Earth's tilt and revolution
What is one thing you could do if you lived in a place with frequent hurricanes?
Prepare with supplies, build stronger homes, or evacuate
Which movement of Earth is responsible for a year—rotation or revolution?
Revolution
Explain how Earth's tilt can affect the climate in different parts of the world.
Different angles of sunlight cause varying temperatures over time, affecting climate zones.
If a graph shows temperatures dropping and clouds increasing, what weather might follow?
Rain or snow
How does the atmosphere protect Earth?
It holds in heat, blocks harmful rays, and provides air to breathe.
what kind of new designs that could help reduce flood damage in cities.
raised homes, better drains, rain gardens, open fields