Weather and 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 refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a long period.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a region over a long period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is weather?

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Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What does precipitation mean?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is an example of a climate zone?

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An example of a climate zone is the tropical rainforest climate, characterized by high temperatures and heavy rainfall throughout the year.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

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What is an ice age?

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An ice age is a geological period characterized by significant cooling of the Earth's climate, resulting in the expansion of ice sheets and glaciers.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm enough to support life.

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather conditions.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, usually expressed as a percentage.