Weather and Climate

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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 tool measures air pressure?

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Barometer.

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What tool is used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer.

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What tool measures wind speed?

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Anemometer.

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What tool measures humidity?

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Psychrometer.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What type of precipitation is most likely when temperatures are above freezing?

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Rain.

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What type of precipitation is most likely when temperatures are below freezing?

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Snow.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large storm that forms over warm, tropical waters and is characterized by strong winds and heavy rain.