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 evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is heated by the sun and changes into water vapor (gas).

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed to heat water, causing evaporation and driving the water cycle.

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What is a low-pressure system?

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A low-pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of surrounding areas, often leading to cloudy and stormy weather.

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What is a high-pressure system?

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A high-pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than that of surrounding areas, usually resulting in clear and fair weather.

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are formed when water vapor condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is transpiration?

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Transpiration is the process by which water is absorbed by plants and then released as water vapor into the atmosphere.