Weather vs. Climate

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the local, day-by-day variation in the atmosphere's condition, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the year-by-year variation of the atmosphere’s condition over a large area, typically measured over a long period.

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What tool measures air temperature?

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A thermometer measures how warm or cold the air is outside.

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What does a barometer measure?

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A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What does 'H' on a weather map indicate?

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An 'H' on a weather map indicates high pressure.

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What does 'L' on a weather map indicate?

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An 'L' on a weather map indicates low pressure.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is a meteorologist?

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A meteorologist is a scientist who studies weather and climate.