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What is weather?

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Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the pattern of weather conditions that occur over a long period.

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How can weather change?

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Weather can change from day to day and from season to season.

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What do scientists do to understand weather?

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Scientists measure changes in weather to predict what kind of weather might happen next.

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What is an example of weather?

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An example of weather is a sunny day or a rainy afternoon.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is the hot and humid conditions typical of a tropical region.

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What is a desert climate?

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A desert climate is characterized by very little rainfall and extreme temperatures.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What does it mean when we say 'scientists always know what the weather will be'?

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This statement is NOT true; scientists use data to make predictions, but they cannot always know the exact weather.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.