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, such as rain, sunshine, or snow.

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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 long period, usually 30 years or more.

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Give an example of weather.

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It is raining today.

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Give an example of climate.

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The Amazon rainforest is usually warm and wet.

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What does it mean when we say there is a 50% chance of rain tomorrow?

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It means that there is an equal likelihood of rain occurring or not occurring the next day.

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What is an example of a climate characteristic?

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Canada is known for its freezing winters.

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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 type of information does a weather report provide?

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A weather report provides current conditions and short-term forecasts, like temperature and precipitation.

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What is an example of a weather event?

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Yesterday we had a lot of snow.

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What factors influence climate?

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Factors include latitude, altitude, proximity to oceans, and prevailing winds.