Review Unit 8 and 9

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What is climate?

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Climate refers to the average weather conditions in a specific area over a long period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is weather?

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Weather describes the current atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, cloud cover, wind speed, and rainfall.

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How long is climate measured over?

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Climate is measured over a period of 30 years or more.

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What does tracking rainfall over many years help us understand?

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Tracking rainfall over many years helps us understand the climate of an area.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is Texas having long, hot summers.

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What is an example of weather?

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An example of weather is a rainy day with a temperature of 60°F.

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What is the difference between climate and weather?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns, while weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere.

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What factors are included in weather?

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Weather includes factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and cloud cover.

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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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What does humidity refer to?

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Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor present in the air.