Weather vs. Climate

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What is the definition of weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, which can change within minutes or hours.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area, typically measured over a period of 30 years or more.

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How do weather and climate differ?

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Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate describes long-term patterns and averages.

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What factors influence weather?

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Factors influencing weather include temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure.

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What is an example of weather?

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An example of weather is a sudden rainstorm or a hot sunny day.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is the Mediterranean climate characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

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How does climate affect ecosystems?

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Climate affects ecosystems by determining the types of vegetation and animal life that can thrive in a particular area.

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What is the significance of studying climate change?

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Studying climate change is significant because it helps us understand long-term shifts in weather patterns and their impacts on the environment and human society.

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What role do greenhouse gases play in climate?

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Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and influencing global temperatures.

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What is the difference between local weather and global climate?

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Local weather refers to atmospheric conditions in a specific area, while global climate refers to the average weather patterns across the entire planet.