Weather and Climate

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What is climate?

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Average weather in a region over a long period of time.

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How does the climate at the top of a mountain compare to the bottom?

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The climate at the top of a mountain is cooler.

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What is the driving force of the Water Cycle?

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The Sun.

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Can mountains block winds that impact an area's climate?

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True.

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What helps to more evenly spread out temperatures on Earth?

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Ocean.

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What is weather?

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The short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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

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What role do oceans play in climate?

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Oceans help regulate temperature and weather patterns.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of Earth due to trapped heat by greenhouse gases.

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide.