Science - Adaptation to Weather Conditions

Weather is the same everywhere.

• True

• False

Weather conditions effect humans only.

• True

• False

What do humans need to do to protect themselves from the weather conditions they live in?

• They stay indoors.

• They need to adapt their lifestyle, what they wear and how they build their homes.

• They use air-conditioners.

Why do homes in the Swiss Alps have sloping roofs?

• Because it rains at lot.

• Because it's very windy.

• Because it snows.

Which are the countries where you would typically find houses with flat roofs?

• Italy and England

• Malta and Marocco

In our daily life, when are you most likely to carry an umbrella and wear a jacket?

• When the weather is sunny and the temperature is 28^o C.

• In Spring and Summer.

• When the weather forecast announces that it's going to be a rainy day.

Animals and plants need to adapt to weather conditions as well.

• True

• False

Which animal that lives in the Arctic has a thick layer of fat and fur to protect it from the very cold and bitter weather?

• Penguin

• Polar bear

• White fox

What do penguins do to keep their eggs from freezing?

• They balance them on their feet to avoid them touching the ground.

• They build a nest made of feathers.

• The female protects it using its wings.

What helps the camel to survive in the desert?

• Water is available everywhere, so it doesn't have any problems to survive in the desert.

• It has humps where it stores water and food.

• It doesn't need any water to survive.