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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 over a significant period, typically 30 years.

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What is severe weather?

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Severe weather includes extreme weather conditions such as hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, and thunderstorms that can cause damage and pose risks to safety.

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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 the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the thin layer of gases that surrounds Earth, providing air for living organisms and protecting the planet from harmful solar radiation.

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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 causes seasons on Earth?

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Seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun, leading to varying angles of sunlight throughout the year.

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds of 35 mph or more and low visibility due to falling or blowing snow.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain, forming over warm ocean waters.

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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, and returns as precipitation.

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