Weather and Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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

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Where is a hurricane most likely to happen?

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Hurricanes are most likely to occur over warm ocean waters, typically in tropical regions.

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

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Which type of weather event has the strongest winds?

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Hurricanes have the strongest winds compared to other weather events like blizzards, storm surges, and thunderstorms.

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Why does Daytona, Florida have high humidity?

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Daytona has high humidity because it is close to a warm ocean, which increases moisture in the air.

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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 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 thunderstorm?

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

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What is the role of the sun in weather?

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The sun provides energy that drives weather patterns by heating the Earth's surface and atmosphere.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, which replaces a warmer mass of air.