Weather and Climate

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular region over an extended period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where warm air moves in and replaces cooler air, often bringing gradual increases in temperature and precipitation.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where cold air moves in and replaces warmer air, usually resulting in sudden temperature drops and thunderstorms.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns and often precipitation.

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What is a stationary front?

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A stationary front is a boundary between two air masses that are not moving, leading to prolonged periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

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What does high pressure indicate in weather?

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High pressure typically indicates clear skies and calm weather, as air descends and prevents cloud formation.

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What does low pressure indicate in weather?

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Low pressure usually indicates stormy weather, as air rises and cools, leading to cloud formation and precipitation.

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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 humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect temperature and precipitation.