Weather vs. Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a long period.

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What is the climate of Antarctica?

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Polar

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What does it mean when we say 'It is raining outside right now'?

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This refers to the weather.

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What does it mean when we say 'Over the last decade we have had an increase in the amount of rain in our area'?

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This refers to the climate.

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What are the three major climate zones in order from the equator to the poles?

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Tropical, Temperate, Polar

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What is climate?

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

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What is weather?

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Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere in a region, including factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is an example of a weather event?

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A thunderstorm occurring on a summer afternoon.

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What is an example of climate?

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The average temperature in a region over the winter months.

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What factors influence climate?

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

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