Weather and Environment Assessment

How does a hurricane impact the environment?

• Causes destruction and flooding

• Helps to grow more trees

What is one benefit of sunshine to the environment?

• Helps plants grow

• Brings snowfall

What does a tornado do to the environment?

• Brings heavy snowfall

• Causes high winds and destruction

Which weather condition is most likely to occur in summer?

• Snow

• Sunshine

What is an example of a climate change impact on the environment?

• Increase in forest area

• Rising sea levels

Which season is typically the hottest in many places?

• Summer

• Fall

In what season do trees typically lose their leaves?

• Summer

• Fall

What is a possible effect of global warming on the environment?

• Ice caps melting and rising sea levels

• Animals hibernating longer

What type of geological event is a volcano most closely related to?

• Earthquake

• Snowstorm

What impact does cutting down trees have on the environment?

• Destroys animal habitats

• Helps animals find shelter