Weather vs. Climate

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What is the local, day-by-day variation in the atmosphere's condition called?

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Weather

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What is the year-by-year variation of the atmosphere’s condition over a large area called?

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Climate

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Should we expect ALL days in the summer to be hot?

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No, the daily WEATHER can vary.

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What is the tool called that measures how warm or cold the air is outside?

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Thermometer

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What does the gauge that Izzy is holding collect?

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Precipitation

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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Anemometer

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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What is a meteorologist?

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A scientist who studies weather and climate.