Weather and Climate

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What does weather refer to?

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Weather refers to the conditions of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular Time and Place.

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What is the symbol for a Cold Front?

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The symbol for a Cold Front is a blue line with triangles pointing in the direction of the front.

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What can be measured in degrees Celsius?

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Temperature can be measured in degrees Celsius.

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How would you best describe climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a region over a long period, such as 'Summer was hot and dry'.

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What does the term 'precipitation' mean?

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Precipitation refers to any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass, often bringing gentle rain.

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What is an occluded front?

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An occluded front occurs when a cold front overtakes a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.

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What instrument is used to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What does humidity refer to?

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Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor present in the air.