Weather vs. 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 refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a long period.

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What is weather?

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Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a region over a long period, typically 30 years or more.

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Can weather change quickly?

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Yes, weather can change within minutes or hours.

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Does climate change quickly?

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No, climate changes over a long period, usually decades or centuries.

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What is an example of weather?

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A sunny day, a rainy afternoon, or a snowstorm.

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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 factors influence weather?

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Temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure.

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What factors influence climate?

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Latitude, altitude, proximity to oceans, and prevailing winds.

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How does weather affect our daily lives?

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Weather affects what we wear, our activities, and our travel plans.