Weather and Climate Concepts

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Definition of Climate

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Average weather conditions over many years.

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Climate Influence

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Influences long-term clothing choices based on location.

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Earth's Axis Tilt

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Tilted at approximately 23½°.

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Effect of Earth's Tilt

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Affects the distribution of sunlight and seasons, influencing climate patterns globally.

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Impact of Earth's Tilt

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The Earth's tilted axis means varying amounts of direct sunlight.

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Common Temperature Scales

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Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C).

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Day and Night Temperature Variations

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Warmer during the day than at night due to which side of the planet faces the sun.

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Rotation Direction

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West to east.

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Sunlight Patterns

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Predictable sunlight patterns result from Earth's rotation.

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Fall in the Northern Hemisphere

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When it is fall in the Northern Hemisphere, it is spring in the Southern Hemisphere.