Weather vs climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a long period.

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What does high pressure weather indicate?

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High pressure weather typically indicates clear skies and calm weather conditions.

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What does low pressure weather indicate?

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Low pressure weather often leads to cloudy skies and precipitation, such as rain or snow.

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What is an example of weather?

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An example of weather is a sunny day with a temperature of 75°F.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is the average temperature in Florida being warm throughout the year.

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How does weather change over time?

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Weather can change rapidly, sometimes within minutes or hours.

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How does climate change over time?

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Climate changes very slowly, often over decades or centuries.

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What is a key characteristic of climate?

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Climate is characterized by long-term trends and averages, such as average annual rainfall.

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What is a key characteristic of weather?

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Weather is characterized by short-term variations, such as daily temperature and precipitation.

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What is an example of a climate zone?

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An example of a climate zone is a tropical climate, which is warm and humid year-round.