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

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What is an example of Weather?

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An example of weather is a rainy day or a sunny afternoon.

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What is an example of Climate?

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An example of climate is the fact that a region like the Sahara Desert is generally hot and dry.

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How does Weather differ from Climate?

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Weather is short-term and can change quickly, while climate is long-term and stable.

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What does it mean when we say a place has a 'dry climate'?

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A dry climate means that the area receives very little precipitation, making it arid or semi-arid.

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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, which can affect how warm or cool it feels.

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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.

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What is a temperature record?

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A temperature record is the highest or lowest temperature recorded in a specific location over a certain period.