Weather and Climate Review

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What is WEATHER?

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The CURRENT condition of the air outdoors, such as temperature, cloud cover, wind speed, and rainfall.

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What is CLIMATE?

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time.

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How would you describe the CLIMATE of an area?

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It includes long-term patterns like 'San Diego typically has warm weather and sunny skies in June.'

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What is an example of WEATHER?

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A storm is moving through Denver and 4 inches of snow is expected.

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What does a warm front do?

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A warm front is where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass.

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In which direction does a warm front typically move?

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From west to east.

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What is the difference between WEATHER and CLIMATE?

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WEATHER is the current state of the atmosphere, while CLIMATE is the average of these conditions over a long period.

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What is an example of CLIMATE?

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Corpus Christi, Texas has hot summers and warm to cool winters.

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What does it mean when we say 'Summers are typically hot and dry'?

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This describes the CLIMATE of a region.

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What is a key factor in determining CLIMATE?

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The average temperature and precipitation over many years.