Weather and Climate Review

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What is the definition of 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 the definition of CLIMATE?

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The AVERAGE conditions in a place over a LONGER period of time.

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What tool would you use to measure rainfall?

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Rain gauge.

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What does it mean if summers are typically hot and dry?

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This describes the CLIMATE of a region.

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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 average conditions.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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Anemometer.

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What is a thermometer used for?

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To measure air temperature.

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What does a wind vane do?

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It shows the direction of the wind.

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What is an example of a weather condition?

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It rained this week.

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What is an example of climate?

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Summers are typically hot and dry.