winter weather

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What is hail?

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Hail is a form of precipitation that consists of balls or irregular lumps of ice, known as hailstones, which form in strong thunderstorms with intense updrafts.

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What conditions are necessary for the formation of complex snowflakes?

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Complex snowflakes form in cold air with high humidity, allowing for intricate crystal structures to develop.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area, typically measured over a period of 30 years.

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What does it mean when the weather is misty?

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Misty weather occurs when there are tiny water droplets suspended in the air, reducing visibility and creating a damp atmosphere.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect weather conditions and comfort levels.

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What is snow?

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Snow is a form of precipitation that consists of ice crystals that fall from clouds when temperatures are low enough.

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What is frostbite?

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Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues, often occurring in extremely cold weather.

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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 and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of those conditions.

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What is a snowflake?

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A snowflake is a single ice crystal or an aggregation of ice crystals that falls from the atmosphere as snow.