Heat Waves

What is heat wave?

• a period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity, especially in oceanic climate countries.

• a weather event involving a cooling of the air, or the invasion of very cold air, over a large area.

True or False. An 11-year-old boy died of heatstroke and severe dehydration.

• False

• True

True or False. Children and the elderly can easily become dehydrated without knowing it.

• True

• Flase

Below are ways to cope with heat wave, Except?

• Drink a lot of water

• Head outdoor early/ late in the day

• Wear loose-fitting lightweight clothing

• Do outdoor activity at noon

Select 2 answer below that indicate symptoms of Heat Exhaustion.

• Heavy sweating

• Sneezing

• Digestive issues

• Runny nose

True or False. Heat stroke is usually characterized by a body temperature over 36°C.

• False

• True