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, such as 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 or more.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water is heated by the sun and changes into water vapor (gas), rising into the atmosphere.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface.

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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 weather conditions.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a rain-bearing cloud that produces lightning and thunder, often accompanied by heavy rain, strong winds, and sometimes hail.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, powerful storm system characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, forming over warm ocean waters.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns and averages of weather in a region.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is an extended period of deficient rainfall relative to the statistical multi-year average for a region.