Weather and 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 area, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns over a significant period.

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What does the term 'climate' mean?

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Climate refers to the weather conditions prevailing in an area over a long period of time or seasons.

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What is an example of weather data?

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Average daily rainfall for the Dallas area in the last month.

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What is an example of climate data?

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Average yearly temperatures for the Dallas area in the 1990's.

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What does 'humidity' refer to?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the term for the daily atmospheric conditions of an area?

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Weather.

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What is an example of a climate characteristic?

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Annual high temperatures in the summer have increased over many decades.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the near future.

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What is regional climate data?

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Regional climate data includes information about the average weather conditions in a specific area over a long period.

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What is the significance of studying climate?

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Studying climate helps us understand long-term weather patterns and their impact on the environment and human activities.