Climate

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What is Climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation in a specific area.

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What is Weather?

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Weather describes the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

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What are Climatic Zones?

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Climatic Zones are regions of the Earth that have similar climate characteristics, such as temperature and precipitation.

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Who proposed the idea of Climatic Zones?

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Aristotle was the first person to propose the idea of Climatic Zones.

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What is Temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, and it varies with distance from the equator and altitude.

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What is Pressure in terms of climate?

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Pressure is the force that air applies on the Earth's surface, influencing weather patterns.

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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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How does altitude affect climate?

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As altitude increases, temperature generally decreases, leading to different climate conditions at higher elevations.

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What is the difference between Climate and Weather?

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Climate is the average of weather conditions over a long period, while weather is the current state of the atmosphere.

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What factors influence climate?

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Factors influencing climate include latitude, altitude, proximity to oceans, and prevailing winds.

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