Unit 2: Climatology and Meteorology

Acid rain is any precipitation that has an unusually low pH. It can be rain, snow, fog, etc. But what is a low pH and why is this a problem?

Tornadoes are a common extreme weather phenomenon in Canada. How are they formed? How can you stay safe? And what is a storm chaser?

When thunder and lightning occur but the main form of precipitation is snow, not rain, it’s called thundersnow.

Learn why we have seasons in this hands on activity.

Make a model of the water cycle and find out how water moves around on planet Earth.

Meteorologists use computer models to predict the weather. Learn why, despite advances in computer science, meteorologists still get it wrong sometimes.

Oceans absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation on Earth. Ocean warming can lead to glaciers melting and ocean acidification.

Explore the greenhouse effect and learn about the impacts it can have on the environment.

This backgrounder explains what greenhouse gases are and how they contribute to climate change.

Learn about the chemical reaction that happens between acid rain and limestone.

Biofuels like ethanol might help fight climate change. But they can contribute to food insecurity and greenhouse gases in ways that might surprise you.

These two “point-counterpoint” videos provide arguments for and against using nuclear energy to generate electricity.

Cloud seeding is a type of weather modification. Learn about cloud seeding, as well as its risks and benefits.

5 images of cumulus clouds that are white, puffy clouds with a flat base at mid level and are often associated with fair weather

10 images of some snowflake crystals and some winter scenes with snow