Weather vs 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 factors like 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 or more.

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How does weather change over time?

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Weather can change rapidly, often within hours or days, due to various atmospheric conditions.

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How does climate change over time?

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Climate changes slowly over decades or centuries, influenced by factors like geographical location, ocean currents, and human activities.

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What is an example of weather?

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An example of weather is a rainy day with a temperature of 60°F.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is the Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

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What factors influence weather?

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Factors that influence weather include temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed, and precipitation.

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What factors influence climate?

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

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How can you describe a weather forecast?

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

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How can you describe climate data?

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Climate data includes long-term statistics about temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions over many years.