U8- Weather & Climate Review

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What is weather?

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Day-to-day conditions in the atmosphere.

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What is climate?

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A long-term pattern of weather over many years.

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What tool measures how much rain has fallen after a storm?

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Rain Gauge.

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What climate zone is characterized by hot summers and mild winters?

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Temperate.

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What climate zone is known for very little rainfall and extreme temperatures?

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Arid/Dry.

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What is the main difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term; climate is long-term.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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Anemometer.

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What is a polar climate zone?

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A climate zone that is very cold and has ice and snow.

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What does a barometer measure?

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Air pressure.

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What is a tropical climate zone?

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A climate zone that is warm and humid, often near the equator.