Weather and Climate

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area, typically measured over 30 years.

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What instrument measures temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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An anemometer is used to measure wind speed.

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What instrument measures humidity?

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A hygrometer is used to measure humidity.

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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 hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters and is characterized by strong winds and heavy rain.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air that replaces a warmer mass of air, often bringing storms and cooler temperatures.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air that replaces a cooler mass of air, usually bringing gentle rain and warmer temperatures.

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What is a weather vane?

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A weather vane is an instrument used to show the direction of the wind.