5.8A Weather & Climate Sort

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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.

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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°F.

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What is an example of Climate?

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An example of climate is the hot and dry conditions typical of a desert region.

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What does it mean when we say 'Yesterday was the hottest day of the year'?

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This statement refers to a specific weather event that occurred on a particular day.

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What does it mean when we say 'Arizona is dry most of the time'?

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This statement describes the climate of Arizona, indicating its long-term weather patterns.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain, often causing significant damage.

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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.

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What is precipitation?

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

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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, based on meteorological data.