Predicting Weather and Climate

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, including 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 region over a significant period, usually 30 years or more.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that often indicate fair weather but can develop into storm clouds.

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What are stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are gray, uniform clouds that cover the sky like a blanket and often bring light rain or drizzle.

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What are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds high in the atmosphere, usually indicating fair weather but can signal a change in the weather.

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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 hurricane?

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A hurricane is a powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain, forming over warm ocean waters.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of future weather conditions based on meteorological data and models.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect weather conditions and comfort levels.