Weather vs. Climate? Situation Cards

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a long period.

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What does 'precipitation' mean?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is an example of weather?

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An example of weather is a daily forecast that states it is sunny with a chance of rain.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is the fact that Arizona is generally dry and hot most of the year.

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What does 'blizzard' mean?

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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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How does climate affect the environment?

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Climate affects the environment by influencing the types of vegetation, animal life, and weather patterns in a region.

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What is a 'weather forecast'?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the near future, usually covering a period of a few days.

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What is the significance of a 30% chance of rain in a weather forecast?

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A 30% chance of rain means that there is a 30% likelihood that rain will occur in the area during the forecast period.

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What does it mean when we say a place has a 'dry climate'?

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A dry climate means that the area receives very little precipitation over the year, making it arid or semi-arid.

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What is 'humidity'?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect how hot or cold it feels.