Weather and Climate

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the current outdoor conditions, including temperature, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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

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What are the four seasons?

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The four seasons are winter, spring, summer, and fall.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large area characterized by its climate, plants, and animals, such as tundra, desert, or tropical rainforest.

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How do you determine the climate of a place?

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You determine the climate by recording weather conditions over many years to look for patterns.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of those conditions.

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What is a thermometer used for?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What is a rain gauge?

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A rain gauge is a tool used to measure the amount of rainfall.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air.