Weather vs Climate

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What is the definition of Weather?

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Conditions of the atmosphere at a certain time and place.

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What is the definition of Climate?

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time.

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How does Weather change?

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Weather can change from day to day and can change over a period of hours.

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How does Climate change?

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Climate changes slowly over many years and is more stable than weather.

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What is an example of Weather?

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Today's temperature is 37C.

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What is an example of Climate?

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Houston is hot and humid in the summer.

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What does it mean when we say 'Weather varies'?

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It means that the atmospheric conditions can be different each day.

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What does it mean when we say 'Climate is stable'?

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It means that the average conditions do not change quickly and remain consistent over time.

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What are some elements that describe Weather?

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Temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure.

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What are some elements that describe Climate?

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Average temperature, average precipitation, and seasonal changes over many years.