Weather vs climate

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What is the definition of climate?

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Long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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What is the definition of weather?

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Day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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How does weather change over time?

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Weather changes fast.

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How does climate change over time?

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Climate changes very slowly.

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What is an example of weather?

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A sunny day with temperatures of 75°F.

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What is an example of climate?

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The average temperature of a region over the past 30 years.

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What does high pressure weather indicate?

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Generally clear skies and calm weather.

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What does low pressure weather indicate?

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Cloudy skies and potential for precipitation.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud.