Weather vs. Climate

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What is Weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including factors like 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 area over a significant period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is an example of Weather?

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A sudden snowstorm that causes power outages is an example of weather.

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What is an example of Climate?

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The fact that it snows every winter in Colorado is an example of climate.

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How does Weather differ from Climate?

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Weather is short-term and can change quickly, while climate is long-term and stable.

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What factors influence Weather?

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Weather is influenced by temperature, humidity, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure.

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What factors influence Climate?

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Climate is influenced by latitude, altitude, proximity to oceans, and prevailing winds.

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds and low visibility.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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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, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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