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 does a 30% chance of rain indicate?

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A 30% chance of rain means that there is a 30% likelihood that rain will occur in that area during the forecast period.

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What is an example of Weather?

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An example of weather is a sunny day with a temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is an example of Climate?

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An example of climate is the average temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit in Austin, Texas, over the summer months.

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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 represents average conditions over time.

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What is the highest recorded temperature?

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The highest recorded temperature is the maximum temperature ever observed in a specific location, such as 112 degrees Fahrenheit in Austin, Texas.

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What does average yearly rainfall tell us?

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Average yearly rainfall indicates the total amount of precipitation a location receives over a year, which is a key aspect of its climate.

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Why do we wear different clothes based on Weather?

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We wear different clothes based on weather conditions to stay comfortable; for example, wearing a sweater when it's cold.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of the atmospheric conditions expected in a specific area over a short period, usually a few days.

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