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 is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a long period.

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What helps meteorologists make weather forecasts?

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Meteorologists use weather station data, information from satellites, and collaboration with other meteorologists to make accurate weather forecasts.

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What is the local, day-by-day variation in the atmosphere's condition called?

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Weather.

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What is the year-by-year variation of the atmosphere’s condition over a large area called?

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Climate.

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What does a barometer measure?

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A barometer measures air pressure.

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What does a rain gauge collect?

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A rain gauge collects precipitation.

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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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is a weather station?

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A weather station is a facility with instruments and equipment for measuring atmospheric conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and wind speed.