Weather vs. Climate

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere at a specific place, 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 conditions in a particular area, typically measured over a period of months or years.

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Give an example of weather.

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An example of weather is a rainy day with a temperature of 60°F.

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Give an example of climate.

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An example of climate is the Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

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What factors influence weather?

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Factors that influence weather include temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind speed and direction, and precipitation.

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What factors influence climate?

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

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How does weather differ from climate?

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Weather is short-term and can change rapidly, while climate is long-term and represents average conditions over time.

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What is an example of a weather event?

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An example of a weather event is a thunderstorm.

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What is an example of a climate zone?

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An example of a climate zone is the tropical rainforest climate.

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What does it mean when we say 'the weather is sunny'?

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It means that there is no significant cloud cover, and the sun is shining brightly at that moment.