Weather vs 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 patterns of temperature and precipitation in a region.

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What does climate describe?

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Climate describes the average weather conditions in a specific area over a long period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is saying that a region has a tropical climate, which means it is generally warm and humid throughout the year.

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What is an example of weather?

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An example of weather is a rainy day with temperatures of 20°C.

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How long is climate typically measured over?

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Climate is typically measured over a period of 30 years or more.

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What does it mean if a place has a hot and humid climate?

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It means that the average weather conditions in that place are warm and have high moisture levels, especially during the summer.

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What is the average rainfall in April an example of?

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The average rainfall in April is an example of climate.

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What are the conditions that describe weather?

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Weather conditions include temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure at a specific time.

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What is a long-term weather pattern called?

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A long-term weather pattern is called climate.

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What does it mean if the average daily temperature is 28°C?

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It means that the climate in that area is warm, as this is a measure of the average temperature over time.