Toronto, Ontario. Alert in effect
Heat warning
Issued at 04:16 Monday 27 July 2020
Hot and humid conditions continue today.
High temperatures today are forecast to be 30 to 33 degrees Celsius. Humidex values near 40 are also expected. A cold front will pass through southern Ontario from west to east this evening, bringing in a slightly cooler and drier air mass for Tuesday. Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and result in the air quality health index approaching the high-risk category. ###
Extreme heat affects everyone. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, and people working or exercising outdoors. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
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A. Please read the “Heat warning” and find the meaning of the following words in the dictionary:
1. Alert: _____________________________________________________
2. Issue: _____________________________________________________
3. Humidex values: _____________________________________________________
4. Expected: _____________________________________________________
5. Cold front: _____________________________________________________
6. Air mass: _____________________________________________________
7. Deteriorating: _____________________________________________________
8. Air quality: _____________________________________________________
9. Approaching: _____________________________________________________
10. Affects: _____________________________________________________
11. Chronic: _____________________________________________________
12. Monitor: _____________________________________________________
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B. Please read the “Heat warning” and answer the following questions:
1. When was the heat warning issued?
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2. What causes your body to feel higher than 30 degrees Celsius?
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3. What will help ease the weather this evening?
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4. Explain what it does to make the weather better.
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5. Why is the hot and humid weather bad for the environment?
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6. Who do you think are at risk from poor air quality?
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7. Why is hot weather dangerous for children and old people?
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8. Give 2 examples of chronic diseases.
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9. What advice would you give people who are working and exercising outdoors?
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10. Give examples of severe weather.
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