Climate vs Weather Concepts

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What is the definition of CLIMATE?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area, typically measured over 30 years.

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What is the definition of WEATHER?

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

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What does the term CURRENT mean in relation to time?

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Current means happening right now or at the present moment.

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What is an example of CLIMATE?

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An example of climate is 'West Texas generally has hot, dry summers.'

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What is an example of WEATHER?

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An example of weather is 'Seattle received 3 inches of rain last night.'

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How do scientists study CLIMATE?

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Scientists study climate by collecting and comparing data over long periods, such as rainfall amounts over several years.

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What is the difference between CLIMATE and WEATHER?

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Climate is the average of weather over a long period, while weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere.

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What does it mean if an area is described as having a dry climate?

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It means that the area generally receives little precipitation over a long period.

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What is an example of a climate characteristic?

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An example of a climate characteristic is 'Concord, North Carolina has very warm summers.'

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What is the significance of measuring weather over time?

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Measuring weather over time helps scientists understand trends and changes in climate.