Who needs to know about weather an why?*

Question 1

Why do Farmers need to know about weather? (negative)

Answer 1

-Crops can be destroyed by wind and rain flattening them or flooding

-Animals would need to be sheltered inside barns

-Animals could not graze on grass so must provide food and shelter. (money)

-Frost can damage crops then they can save them by covering them

-Droughts can cause soil to dry up that has crops in it. They wither and turn brown (huge loss)

Question 2

Why do people at sea need to know about weather? (negative)

Answer 2

• Keep navigation and travel safe

-People on oil rigs can get stranded from large winds, waves

-Thunderstorms/lighting hits ships and sinks them

-Fishermen could be caught in a storm or unable to fish. Can’t sell fish/need to fix boat

-Which path to choose when navigating (safest)

-Hurricanes/storms/tornadoes

-Abandon ship prevention (money)

-Cargo ships could contain plastic or harmful materials. Pollute the sea and kill sea wildlife

Question 3

What are positive impacts of weather on Farmers?

Answer 3

Rain= crops grow
Sun= animals eat + graze outside
Rain= enough moisture to grow crops
Heat= allows certain crops to grow

Question 4

What are positive impacts of weather for people at sea?

Answer 4

Low Waves= safe journey/not dangerous
No Fog= clear visibility
Calm Waters= easier to sail
No Storm= can contact navigation on land