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 is a hurricane?

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

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a violent, funnel-shaped rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What is an anemometer used for?

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An anemometer is a tool used to measure wind speed.

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What is a rain gauge?

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A rain gauge is an instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall over a period of time.

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What is a barometer?

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A barometer is a device that measures air pressure.

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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 humidity?

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

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a rain-bearing cloud that also produces lightning and thunder.