Weather vs. Climate
Weather is short-term. Climate is ______.
Long-term patterns
This tool measures temperature.
Thermometer
Satellites help predict ______.
Weather
Climate affects what people wear. True or false?
True
Drought affects farming because plants need ______.
Water
Today is sunny and 16°C. Is this weather or climate?
Weather
Anemometers measure ______.
Wind speed
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities also use ______ knowledge to predict weather.
Traditional
Migration is an example of how climate affects ______.
Animals
Conservation agriculture helps protect ______.
Soil/land/environment
The average temperature of Alberta over 30 years is an example of ______.
Climate
This tool measures air pressure.
Barometer
Weather apps use data from satellites, stations, and ______.
Radar/computer models
Name one way climate affects humans.
Agriculture, clothing, recreation, transportation, buildings
Name a sustainable harvesting practice.
Crop rotation, companion planting, limiting hunting/trapping
Name one factor used to describe climate.
Temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity
A rain gauge measures ______.
Precipitation (rain/snow)
What animal can we watch to help us know if winter is coming?
Birds, Bears, Bees
Climate affects animals by changing their access to ______.
Food
Heavy rain and floods can damage ______.
Fields/crops
Explain the difference between climate zone characteristics and daily weather.
Climate zones describe long-term patterns; weather is daily change
Name two tools that measure wind.
Wind vane and windsock
Name two methods used to predict weather.
Satellite images, computer models, historical data, traditional knowledge
Give one example of how climate affects the timing of animal behaviour.
Migration, reproduction, hibernation
Explain why using water efficiently is important in agriculture.
Protects water supply, helps crops survive, prevents waste