What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather/Climate

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the average of these conditions over a longer period, typically 30 years.
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What is climate data?
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Climate data includes long-term patterns and averages of temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions in a specific area.
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What is an example of weather data?
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An example of weather data is the current temperature or the forecast for the next few days.
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What does a meteorologist do?
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A meteorologist studies weather patterns and forecasts weather conditions.
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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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What is a cold front?
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A cold front is a boundary between a mass of cold air and a mass of warm air, often bringing a drop in temperature and precipitation.
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What is the significance of measuring rainfall over time?
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Measuring rainfall over time helps to understand patterns in precipitation, which can indicate climate trends and inform water resource management.
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