Weather vs climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather changes fast and is the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere, while climate changes very slowly and refers to long-term atmospheric conditions.

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What best describes weather?

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Day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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What does high pressure weather indicate?

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High pressure weather typically indicates clear skies and calm weather.

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What does an 'H' on a weather map indicate?

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High pressure.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time.

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What is an example of climate?

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Florida's warm climate allows for bathing suits to be sold year-round.

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What is an example of weather?

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A rainy day or a sunny afternoon.

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How does weather change compared to climate?

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Weather can change rapidly, while climate changes very slowly over time.

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What are some factors that influence climate?

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Latitude, altitude, proximity to water, and ocean currents.

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What is a weather map?

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A weather map is a visual representation of the atmospheric conditions in a specific area at a given time.