What planet do we live on?
Earth
What tool is used for orientation and direction?
Compass Rose
What is the weather called when it is sunny and cloudy?
Partly cloudy
Name an animal that lives in the polar zone?
Ex: Polar bear, white owl, penguin, white fox, etc
When gases in Earth's atmosphere trap the Sun's heat, it is called the _______________ Effect
Greenhouse
The Earth spins on its ________
Axis
A famous meridian is called the ___________ Meridian
Greenwich
The "C" in 20°C is called ___________
Celsius
Alaska is an example of a ___________ climate zone
Polar
Name one possible consequence of climate change?
Floods, heatwaves, strong storms, rising sea levels, droughts, melting ice
Name all four seasons
Summer, Winter, Spring, & Autumn
What are the 4 cardinal points
North, East, South, West
Name two tools that scientists use to measure weather?
Rain gauge, Anemometer, Weathervane, Thermometer
Spain is an example of a __________ climate zone
Temperate
Name one way we can reduce greenhouse gases
Recycle, Reuse, Save energy & water
The Earth's _________ causes day and night
Rotation
What is the most important parallel that divides the world into the Northern & Southern hemisphere?
Equator
Water that falls from the atmosphere (ex: rain, snow, hail) is known as ___________
Precipitation
Ethiopia is an example of a _________ climate zone
Tropical
Losing habitat, emigration patterns, dying
Tides happen because the _______ and the _______ attract Earth's water
Moon & Sun
Meridians are vertical lines which measure ___________.
Longitude
People who study weather are called ______________
Meteorologists
Name the three climate zones?
Polar, Temperate, Tropcial
What gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide