Weather versus Climate

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What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns over a significant period.

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What type of weather would you expect in places near the equator?

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Hot weather.

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If you want to know if it will rain tomorrow, are you asking about weather or climate?

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Weather.

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What does climate describe?

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Climate describes the long-term pattern of the atmosphere over a period of years.

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If you experience a thunderstorm in the afternoon after a sunny morning, what does this illustrate?

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This illustrates a change in weather.

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When considering where to live based on temperature preferences, are you thinking about weather or climate?

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Climate.

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What factors can influence the climate of a region?

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Factors include latitude, altitude, proximity to oceans, and prevailing winds.

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How long is the typical time frame used to define climate?

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Climate is typically defined over a period of 30 years or more.

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What is an example of a weather event?

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A thunderstorm, snowfall, or a sunny day.

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What is an example of climate?

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The average temperature and precipitation patterns of a region over decades.

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