Weather vs. Climate

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What is weather?

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Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, and it can change within a few minutes or hours.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period, typically 30 years or more, and it takes a very long time to change.

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What does it mean when we say 'Chicago received more snow this decade than in past decades'?

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This statement refers to climate, as it discusses long-term weather patterns over a decade.

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What is an example of weather?

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An example of weather is a sunny day, a rainstorm, or a snow shower.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is the fact that Antarctica has frigid temperatures year-round.

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How does weather differ from climate?

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Weather is short-term and can change quickly, while climate is long-term and represents average conditions.

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What factors can influence weather?

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Factors that influence weather include temperature, humidity, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure.

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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 based on meteorological data.

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What is a climate zone?

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A climate zone is a region of the Earth that has similar climate characteristics, such as temperature and precipitation patterns.

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What is an example of a climate zone?

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An example of a climate zone is the tropical rainforest climate, which is warm and wet year-round.