Weather and Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the average of these conditions over a longer period, typically 30 years.

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What does 'average temperature' mean in the context of climate?

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Average temperature is the sum of daily temperatures over a specific period divided by the number of days in that period, used to describe the typical temperature of a region.

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What is a climate zone?

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A climate zone is a region of the Earth that has similar climate characteristics, such as temperature and precipitation patterns.

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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 a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of the atmospheric conditions for a specific area over a short period, usually a few days.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates from the Earth's surface, condenses in the atmosphere, and falls back to the surface as precipitation.

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What is an extreme weather event?

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An extreme weather event is a significant deviation from the average weather conditions, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or heatwaves.

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What does 'humidity' refer to?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect weather conditions and comfort levels.

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What is a thermometer used for?

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A thermometer is an instrument used to measure temperature.

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What is a climate graph?

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A climate graph visually represents the average temperature and precipitation of a specific location over a period of time.