5.1 Weather vs. Climate

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What is the definition of weather?

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Weather refers to the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere at a place, including factors like heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, and rain.

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What is the definition of climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term conditions (months or years) of the atmosphere at a place, including average temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

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How does weather differ from climate?

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Weather is short-term and can change daily, while climate is the average of weather conditions over a long period.

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What does a sudden rainstorm represent?

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A sudden rainstorm represents weather, as it is a short-term atmospheric condition.

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What does an average winter temperature of 30 degrees F represent?

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An average winter temperature of 30 degrees F represents climate, as it refers to long-term temperature patterns.

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What are some factors that influence weather?

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

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What are some factors that influence climate?

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

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What is an example of weather?

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An example of weather is a sunny day with a temperature of 75 degrees F.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is the average temperature of a region over the winter months.

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What role do meteorologists play in understanding weather?

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Meteorologists study and forecast weather conditions using data from various sources to predict short-term atmospheric changes.