Weather, Climate, Water Cycle

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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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 30 years.

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What are the main factors that determine climate?

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The main factors that determine climate are temperature and precipitation.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is a sea breeze?

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A sea breeze is a cool wind that blows from the sea to the land, typically occurring during the day when the land heats up faster than the water.

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What are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds that form at high elevations and are often seen in fair weather.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect weather conditions.