5.8A Weather Vs. Climate Review

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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 is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a long period.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass, often leading to an increase in temperature and cloud formation.

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What does 'overcast' mean?

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Overcast refers to a sky that is completely covered by clouds, blocking sunlight.

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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 to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass, often leading to a drop in temperature and stormy weather.

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What does 'climate' describe?

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

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What is the role of the sun in weather?

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The sun provides energy that drives weather patterns, influencing temperature, wind, and precipitation.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns and often precipitation.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates back to the Earth.