Weather and Climate terms

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What is climate change?

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Climate change refers to long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth.

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What tool measures wind speed?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What tool measures wind direction?

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A wind vane measures wind direction.

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How does the rise in global temperature affect coral reefs?

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The rise in global temperature leads to the death of coral reefs.

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Which human activity contributes the most carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

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Burning fossil fuels contributes the most carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

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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 patterns.

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What is an example of a greenhouse gas?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an example of a greenhouse gas.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth’s surface due to trapped heat by greenhouse gases.

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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.

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What is a barometer used for?

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A barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.