Weather
What is the weather like today?
Let's look outside!
Name the two seasons in tropical and subtropical regions.
Summer (wet/rainy season) and winter.
Can there be two cyclones at the same time in one country?
Yes, there can be two cyclones at the same time in one country.
Where are cyclone born?
Cyclone are born in the ocean, in the tropical areas (near the equator)
What are the conditions needed for a cyclone to be born?
For a cyclone to be born, there has to be warm still water.
What is falling from the sky when it rains and that temperatures are around zero? (hint: it is white)
It is called snow.
Name the four seasons in a temperate region.
Spring, summer, autumn, winter.
Do meteorologist choose the name of a cyclone when it happens?
No, meteorologists do not choose a name. They have to follow the alphabetical list of names, alternating between female and male names.
What is the name of the calm part of a cyclone, located in the middle of it?
We call it the eye of the cyclone.
What are the two main differences between a cyclone and a storm?
What is the name of the multi coloured thing that sometimes appear in the sky after a rain shower?
It is called a rainbow.
What type of region is Queensland? (think about the climate region map in Australia)
Queensland is a subtropical region.
How do we call cyclones in Europe.
There are no cyclones in Europe.
How do we call a cyclone in America?
It is called a hurricane.
How do we call a cyclone in Asia?
It is a called a typhoon.
How do we call the light during a storm?
Lightning or lightning strike.
How do we call the climate in a region which is very cold (temperatures go to zero and below) and snow?
We call it a polar climate.
What two types of machines are taking pictures and helping us predict the weather?
Radar and satellites are the two machines taking pictures helping meteorologists predict the weather.
How many categories exist for a cyclone? Explain what they are.
There are five categories for a cyclone. Each category tells us the strength of a cyclone. Category 1 is weak, and category 5 is the strongest.
Explain why cyclones are given names.
Cyclones are given names so that we can communicate information about them easily, and to reduce confusion if two cyclones happen at once.
How do we call the noise during a storm when there is a lightning strike?
We call it thunder.
How do we call the climate in a desert region, where everything is dry and there is very little water?
It is an arid climate.
Explain what can happen in cities after a cyclone. (buildings and roads)
Cyclones can have many impacts on cities. Houses can be broken, there can be floods, and electricity can be cut.
Explain what can happen to wild animals during a cyclone.
Wild animals can get injured. They can lose their habitat (house), as well as their food. This can lead to death.
Give at least seven elements that should be in your emergency kit in case of a cyclone.
Copy of important documents (ID, ImmiCard, driver's licence, etc.), food and water for three days, battery powered radio, first aid kit, books and games to keep busy, torch, spare clothes, baby supplies if you have a baby, pet supplies if you have a pet, cash, power bank, etc.