Weather & Climate

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What is the main reason for the changes in seasons?

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The tilt of Earth on its axis.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.

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What is evaporation?

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The process that occurs when the sun warms water, causing it to turn into vapor.

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What tool is used to measure rainfall?

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A rain gauge.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What are ocean currents?

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Large-scale movements of water within the oceans that can affect weather and climate.

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What is the jet stream?

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A fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns.

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How does the distance from Earth to the sun affect seasons?

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The distance does not significantly affect seasons; it is the tilt of the Earth that causes seasonal changes.

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What is the average temperature?

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The sum of all recorded temperatures divided by the number of recordings.

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What is a climate zone?

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A region of the world with similar climate characteristics, such as temperature and precipitation.