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 over a significant period, typically 30 years or more.

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What does it mean if a place has a 'wet climate'?

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A wet climate means that the area receives a lot of rainfall throughout the year.

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What is an example of a weather event?

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An example of a weather event is a thunderstorm, which can occur suddenly and last for a short time.

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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 temperature affect weather?

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Temperature affects weather by influencing the amount of moisture in the air, which can lead to different weather conditions like rain or snow.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the near future, usually based on meteorological data.

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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 how hot or cold it feels.

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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, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.