Weather and Data Forecasting

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What is weather?

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

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where cold air moves in and replaces warm air, often bringing thunderstorms and cooler temperatures.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where warm air moves in and replaces cold air, usually bringing steady rain and warmer temperatures.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What instrument shows wind direction?

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A wind vane shows the direction of the wind.

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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 is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, often expressed as a percentage.

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What does a weather forecast predict?

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A weather forecast predicts the expected weather conditions for a specific area over a short period, usually a few days.

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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, forming over warm ocean waters.