weather esl part 1

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What does the term 'weather' refer to?

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Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions in a specific area at a specific time, including factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What are the common types of weather conditions?

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Common types of weather conditions include sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy, windy, hot, cold, and stormy.

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What does 'cloudy' weather indicate?

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Cloudy weather indicates that the sky is covered with clouds, which can block sunlight and may lead to precipitation.

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What does it mean when the weather is described as 'hot'?

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When the weather is described as 'hot', it means that the temperature is significantly higher than the average for that time of year.

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What is a 'storm'?

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A storm is a severe weather condition characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

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What is 'lightning'?

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Lightning is a sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during a storm, producing a bright flash of light and often accompanied by thunder.

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What does it mean when the weather is described as 'cold'?

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When the weather is described as 'cold', it means that the temperature is significantly lower than the average for that time of year.

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What is the difference between 'weather' and 'climate'?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What factors influence weather conditions?

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Factors that influence weather conditions include temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind patterns, and geographical features.

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How can weather be measured?

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Weather can be measured using instruments such as thermometers (for temperature), barometers (for air pressure), anemometers (for wind speed), and hygrometers (for humidity).