Climate vs Weather Concepts

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What is the difference between climate and weather?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area, while weather describes the short-term atmospheric conditions.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a region over a long period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is weather?

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Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What does it mean if an area is described as 'arid'?

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An arid area is one that is very dry and receives little rainfall.

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What type of climate do areas near the poles typically have?

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Areas near the poles typically have a cold climate all year round.

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What type of climate do areas near the equator typically have?

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Areas near the equator typically have a warm and humid climate.

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If Seattle received 3 inches of rain last night, what does this describe?

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This describes the weather.

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If Jamaica is warm all year long, what does this describe?

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This describes the climate.

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What is a key characteristic of climate studies?

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Climate studies involve long-term data collection and analysis over many years.

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What is a key characteristic of weather observations?

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Weather observations focus on short-term atmospheric conditions.