Weather and climate

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What is climate?

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The long-term average of weather in an area.

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What global factors affect the weather?

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Water temperature and wind currents.

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How do winds and water move heat around Earth?

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Winds blow in great streams around the planet, while water carries heat from the equator toward the poles.

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What causes winds in the atmosphere?

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Uneven heating of the air in the atmosphere.

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What source of energy is responsible for all weather and ocean currents?

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The Sun.

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What is weather?

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Day-to-day changes in atmospheric conditions, including temperature, air pressure, humidity, wind, cloud coverage, or 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 role does the Sun play in weather?

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The Sun provides the energy that drives weather patterns and ocean currents.

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How does water temperature affect weather?

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Water temperature influences air temperature and can affect humidity and precipitation patterns.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to a warming effect.