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 place at a specific time, 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 area over a significant period, typically 30 years.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is heated by the sun and changes into water vapor, rising into the atmosphere.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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How does temperature affect evaporation?

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Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation because heat provides energy for water molecules to escape into the air.

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What is a rain gauge?

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A rain gauge is a tool used to measure the amount of rainfall in a specific area over a certain period.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, usually expressed as a percentage.

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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.

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