Weather & Climate Webquest

● Use the links provided above each question(s) to find

your answers.
● Type your answers in each box and click “Turn it in,”
when you are finished. The TAB button will move
you from box to box, or just use your mouse. If you
make a mistake remember to use the undo arrow
on your toolbar.

https://climatekids.nasa.gov/weather-climate/
Watch the video.
What is the difference between weather and climate?

https://www.scienceforkidsclub.com/weather-forecasting.html
What is the name for the scientists that try to predict the
weather?
List the 8 weather instruments that a Meteorologist might use
to predict the weather.

Pick three weather instruments to describe in detail

What did people depend on to predict the weather BEFORE

using technology?
Describe three ways that they used to tell what the weather
was going to be, not using technology.

https://www.factmonster.com/dk/encyclopedia/earth/climate-zon
es#id2818373
Scientists use many ways to describe climates.

What are the 3 main climate types discussed on this page?

What are the 9 climate zone classifications of the main

climate types?
https://www.ducksters.com/science/climate.php

The wettest place on Earth is…

The driest place on Earth is…

The hottest place on Earth is…

The coldest place on Earth is...

YOU DON'T NEED the latest weather app to predict rain or

shine. All you need is nature! Check out how observing what's
going on around you can help you predict the weather.
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/nature/predict-the-w
eather/

Which organism do you look for when trying to keep cool?

Which bugs swarm about 12 hours before a thunderstorm?

Why?

How can you tell how hot it is outside?