Weather and Climate

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What is climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area, typically measured over 30 years.

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What is weather?

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Weather describes 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 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 are the main components of weather?

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The main components of weather include temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, wind direction, and atmospheric pressure.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a powerful tropical storm characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surges, but it does not produce snow.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates from the Earth's surface, condenses in the atmosphere to form clouds, and returns as precipitation.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.

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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 the long-term average of those conditions over time.

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What is the role of the sun in weather?

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The sun provides energy that drives weather patterns by heating the Earth's surface, causing air movement and influencing temperature and precipitation.

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What is a weather station?

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A weather station is a facility equipped with instruments to measure and record various weather parameters, such as temperature, humidity, and wind.