Daily life
Any example as long as relevant.
Exp. If it is going to snow, I want to dress with closed toed shoes.
How can you prepare if you know a snow storm is coming?
What is the purpose of a weather forecast?
Allows us to prepare and plan for upcoming weather
What is the climate like near the equator?
Warm, sunny, tropical
Do you eat different types of food at different times of the year?
yes
How does know that it will be 95 degrees during your soccer game help you prepare?
You can be sure to bring plenty of water.
Do you always get plenty of notice about a weather emergency? (hailstorm, tornado, snowstorm)
No
Any example as long as it is relevant
Exp. When planning an outdoor birthday party.
What is the climate like in North Platte, Nebraska in the spring?
rainy - not warm but not cold - cloudy more than sunny
What are two foods you might eat more in the summer, but not as much in the winter?
Corn, watermelon (most fruits/some veggies)
How might weather change your daily plans?
Any example as long as it is relevant.
Exp. I normally walk to school but it is raining so now I need a ride.
How might preparing for a weather emergency be different in Nebraska than in Texas?
Nebraska and Texas would not prepare for the same emergencies. Nebraska would prepare for a tornado where Texas might prepare for a hurricane.
List 3 conditions you might find when looking at a weather forecast.
if it will be sunny, cloudy, rainy, any form of precipitation, humidity, windy
If you did not want to experience different climates - where would you want to move to have a pretty consistent climate year round?
Near the equator or as far away from the equator as possible.
Why are soups and warm meals more common in the winter than in the summer?
Because the temperature is already warm, so eating warm foods causes us to be even warmer. In the winter warm foods will warm us up.
How might weather help you make plans?
Exp. If it is sunny I might go to the lake - if it is rainy I might go to the Rec Center.
List 2 results that could happen due to being unprepared for an emergency.
People can get hurt, people can die, there can be more damage than expected
Why would I want to continue checking a forecast if an event is planned a month ahead of time?
Because a forecast that far out is not very accurate. The weather could change.
How can an area (like Nebraska) have more than one climate?
It is not directly in or out of the sun - so as the earth rotates - we get different amounts of sunlight making the climate different at different times of the year.
Why might some foods be cheaper during one season than during another?
Because they are easier to get during a particular time of the year due to conditions for growing being better.
Tell me 3 things you know about what causes weather.
Any as long as relevant.
Exp. The sun makes water evaporate and can cause it to be humid. When clouds get too dense it rains. Wind is a result of air pressure differences
Why is it important to know about the weather and possible emergencies in your area?
So that you can be prepared for them when they happen
When is a forecast most accurate?
When predicting a short time frame.
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is conditions over a short time, and climate is conditions over a long time.
Why is it common to eat different types of food at different times of the year.
growing conditions are better for certain crops (grown outdoors) when the atmosphere is warming/getting more sunlight and precipitation.