Extreme Weather Events

What is the definition of extreme weather events (E.W.E.)?

• typical climate patterns associated with a geographic region

• unexpected, unusual, severe, or unseasonal weather events

• global warming and climate change

• when you don't like the weather outside

What is the correct definition for weather?

• the long-term weather conditions of an area

• the temperature of the whole planet

• the short-term or day to day conditions of the atmosphere

• the amount of rain in a 24 hour period

What is the correct definition for climate?

• the long-term weather conditions of an area

• the temperature of the whole planet

• the short-term or day to day conditions of the atmosphere

• the amount of rain in a 24 hour period

Which word best describes the picture?

• Thunderstorm

• Fog

• Blizzard

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the name of this extreme weather, that causes high winds and storms, usually in tropical countries?

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What happens during a drought?

• There is no rain or water

• There is a lot of rain

• There are heavy winds

• There are tidal waves

Which word best describes the picture?

• avalanche
• landslide

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word best describes the picture?

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which word best describes the picture?

• heatwave
• downpour

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word best describes the picture?

• sand storm

• ice storm

• hail

• tropical storm

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A