Climate Cruise Challenge Worksheet
Climate Cruise Challenge
Become a master of the world's wild weather!
Explorer Name:
Date:
Mission: Answer the questions below!
1
Which word describes the patterns of weather in a place over many years?
Temperature (how hot or cold it is today)
Climate (the weather patterns over a long time)
2
The Equator is an invisible line around the middle of the Earth where it is usually very warm.
True
False
3
Draw a line to match each word to its description:
Gulf Stream
Ocean Current
Prevailing Winds
Movements of water that flow like rivers in the sea.
Winds that usually blow in one direction.
A warm water current in the Atlantic Ocean.
4
The Gulf Stream is a famous ocean that carries warm water to cold places.
(Hint: Think of water moving like a river!)
5
What happens during an El Niño year?
The ocean water near the Equator gets much warmer than usual.
The whole Earth turns into a giant ice cube.
6
Explain why the temperature of Christchurch is different during an El Niño year.
Think about how the warm water moves and how the prevailing winds might change.
