Weather vs. Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the average of these conditions over a longer period, usually 30 years.

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What does precipitation mean?

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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 tool do we use to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure how warm or cold the air is.

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What is a barometer used for?

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A barometer measures air pressure, which helps predict weather changes.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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Can weather change from day to day?

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Yes, weather can change daily, which is why we might have a sunny day followed by a rainy one.

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to significant changes in global temperatures and weather patterns over time, often caused by human activities.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the role of a meteorologist?

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A meteorologist studies weather patterns and forecasts the weather.

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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.

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