Weather and Climate

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area over a significant period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate describes long-term patterns and averages.

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What factors influence weather?

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Factors influencing weather include temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, typically measured in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, usually expressed as a percentage.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of future weather conditions based on meteorological data.

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What is a climate zone?

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A climate zone is a region of the Earth that has a specific climate, characterized by similar temperature and precipitation patterns.

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What is a meteorologist?

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A meteorologist is a scientist who studies the atmosphere and weather patterns to predict weather conditions.