weather concepts

Question 1

four methods of heat transfer

Answer 1

convection, conduction, radiation, and evaporation

Question 2

Definition of convection

Answer 2

transfer of heat to the air around you

Question 3

Definition of conduction

Answer 3

transferring heat through physical contact with another object or body

Question 4

Definition of radiation

Answer 4

energy of a source that comes from light or heat

Question 5

Definition of evaporation

Answer 5

sweating releases heat

Question 6

symptoms of heat stroke

Answer 6

Throbbing headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, body temperature above 104°F, hot, red, dry or damp skin, rapid and strong pulse, fainting, loss of consciousness

Question 7

treatment of heatstroke

Answer 7

cool the patient off with cold water, mist them, give them water, put them in shade, don’t put them in shock! Use evaporation techniques

Question 8

symptoms of frostbite

Answer 8

shivering.
Exhaustion or feeling very tired.
Confusion.
Fumbling hands.
Memory loss.
Slurred speech.
Drowsiness

Body below 95 degrees

Question 9

treatment of frostbite

Answer 9

Soak for 20 to 30 minutes or until the skin becomes its normal color or loses its numbness. For the face or ears, apply a warm, wet washcloth. Don’t rewarm frostbitten skin with direct heat, such as a stove, heat lamp, fireplace or heating pad. This can cause burns and put the patient in shock