Weather and Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term weather patterns in a specific area.

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What does 'weather' mean?

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Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What does 'climate' mean?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular region over a long period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is an example of weather?

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An example of weather is a rainy day or a sunny afternoon.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is the fact that tropical regions are generally warm and humid throughout the year.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, often expressed as a percentage.

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What are seasons?

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Seasons are divisions of the year marked by changes in weather, temperature, and daylight, typically categorized as spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

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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, based on meteorological data.