Weather Safety: Cold Weather Safety

The video discusses the importance of wearing winter clothing to stay warm and protect the skin from frostbite, a condition where skin and flesh freeze. It highlights the dangers of windchill, which makes the temperature feel colder and increases the risk of frostbite.

What types of clothing are typically worn in cold weather to keep warm?

• Heavy coats, hats, mittens, and boots

• Light jackets and sandals

• Shorts and t-shirts

• Raincoats and umbrellas

What is frostbite?

• A common cold symptom

• A type of sunburn

• A mild skin irritation

• The freezing of skin and flesh

How can warm clothing help in cold weather?

• By improving your mood

• By keeping you dry

• By preventing frostbite

• By making you look fashionable

What is windchill?

• A measure of humidity

• The effect of wind making the temperature feel colder

• A warm breeze

• A type of cold beverage

Why is wind dangerous to the skin in cold weather?

• It causes sunburn

• It can quickly lead to frostbite

• It makes you sweat

• It causes dehydration