Weather in Iqaluit
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Iqaluit -27 -28 -24 -15 -4 4 8 7 2 -5 -13 -23
Macao 18 18 21 25 29 31 32 32 30 28 24 20
The Arctic is much colder than most of the populated regions of the world. The sunlight reflected off the snow and ice can cause severe sunburn, so even though it may feel cold, using sunscreen lotion is advisable. Winds, however, can cause frostbite, so it is wise to have a parka with fur around its hood for wintertime visits. Precipitation (rain and snow) in Nunavut tends to fall sideways, as there is almost always a wind of 30-60 kph (19-37 mph). The windchill factor is often more important than the actual air temperature.
Questions:
1. What month is the coldest month in Iqaluit? ________
2. What month is the warmest? _______
3. What is the difference in temperature in July between Iqaluit and Macao? ______
4. Would you prefer to live in a warm climate or a cold climate? Tell why.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Iqaluit -27 -28 -24 -15 -4 4 8 7 2 -5 -13 -23
Macao 18 18 21 25 29 31 32 32 30 28 24 20
The Arctic is much colder than most of the populated regions of the world. The sunlight reflected off the snow and ice can cause severe sunburn, so even though it may feel cold, using sunscreen lotion is advisable. Winds, however, can cause frostbite, so it is wise to have a parka with fur around its hood for wintertime visits. Precipitation (rain and snow) in Nunavut tends to fall sideways, as there is almost always a wind of 30-60 kph (19-37 mph). The windchill factor is often more important than the actual air temperature.
Questions:
1. What month is the coldest month in Iqaluit? ________
2. What month is the warmest? _______
3. What is the difference in temperature in July between Iqaluit and Macao? ______
4. Would you prefer to live in a warm climate or a cold climate? Tell why.
The Land of the Midnight Sun
In winter, the sun shines for only a few hours a day in the Far North. It is dark most of the time. In summer, the sun rises early and sets late. It is light most of the time.
On the shortest day in the Nunavut capital of Iqaluit, the sun rises and sets within four hours. Communities north of the Arctic Circle don't see the sun at all for stretches at a time, although the sky may lighten a bit on the southern horizon at midday. During the summer solstice, the sun shines for 21 hours in Iqaluit with a few hours of beautiful twilight around midnight. Depending on the community, the sun never completely sets beneath the horizon for up to four months of the year.
Would you like to live in 24 hours of daylight better, or 24 hours of darkness better. Give 3 reasons why to support your answer. Write this in your social studies notebook.
On the shortest day in the Nunavut capital of Iqaluit, the sun rises and sets within four hours. Communities north of the Arctic Circle don't see the sun at all for stretches at a time, although the sky may lighten a bit on the southern horizon at midday. During the summer solstice, the sun shines for 21 hours in Iqaluit with a few hours of beautiful twilight around midnight. Depending on the community, the sun never completely sets beneath the horizon for up to four months of the year.
Would you like to live in 24 hours of daylight better, or 24 hours of darkness better. Give 3 reasons why to support your answer. Write this in your social studies notebook.
Seasons
Watch this to find out more about what causes the seasons. By showing the earth's movement, it will help you understand why it is dark for 24 hours and why it is light for 24 hours in Nunavut.
Stop the video when there is a notebook. Copy down the notes from the notebook into your social studies notebook.
Stop the video when there is a notebook. Copy down the notes from the notebook into your social studies notebook.
Winter
Watch the Brain Pop Jr. on Winter to see what winter is like.
Stop the video when there is a notebook. Copy down the notes from the notebook into your social studies notebook.
Stop the video when there is a notebook. Copy down the notes from the notebook into your social studies notebook.