Orangutan Habitats and Weather Concepts

Scientist Kate introduces a lesson on weather and climate for grade three students. The lesson focuses on orangutan habitats in Sumatra and Borneo, the threats they face from palm oil farming, and the role of meteorologists in predicting weather. Students are encouraged to participate in activities to visualize and classify weather conditions, and to conduct their own weather observations. The lesson aims to help students understand the importance of weather data in making conservation decisions.

What are the two items you need for this lesson?

• A textbook and a highlighter

• A ruler and a pencil

• A calculator and a notebook

• A pen and a notepad

Which two islands are home to orangutans?

• Sulawesi and Timor

• Lombok and Flores

• Sumatra and Borneo

• Java and Bali

Why are orangutan habitats being destroyed?

• Due to natural disasters

• For urban development

• For mining activities

• To plant palm oil trees

What is the purpose of an orangutan reserve?

• To create a new zoo

• To increase palm oil production

• To protect orangutans from hunters and habitat destruction

• To provide a tourist attraction

What is the main goal of the Wildlife Protection Organization in this lesson?

• To build new cities on the islands

• To plant more palm oil trees

• To establish an orangutan reserve

• To increase tourism in Sumatra and Borneo

What does a meteorologist do?

• Studies animal behavior

• Studies and predicts the weather

• Predicts earthquakes

• Analyzes soil samples

What are the three main aspects of weather discussed?

• Temperature, precipitation, and wind

• Pressure, sunlight, and precipitation

• Humidity, wind, and sunlight

• Temperature, humidity, and pressure

Which of the following is NOT a type of precipitation?

• Snow

• Hail

• Wind

• Rain

What is the definition of precipitation?

• Water that falls to the earth as rain, snow, sleet, or hail

• The amount of sunlight in a region

• The speed of the wind

• The temperature of the air

What is the weather like in Seattle according to the observation?

• Warm and humid

• Hot and dry

• Cool with a light breeze

• Cold and snowy