Weather and Climate

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What is the main focus of meteorologists?

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Meteorologists are scientists who study weather patterns and make forecasts about upcoming weather.

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What do meteorologists analyze to predict weather?

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Meteorologists analyze the movement of fronts.

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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 and averages of weather.

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Which statement best describes climate?

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It's normally warm outside.

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What can be measured by a Celsius thermometer?

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Temperature.

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What are scientists studying when they measure water levels of a lake over 30 years?

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They are studying climate, because they are measuring over a long period of time.

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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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is an example of a weather condition?

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A sudden rainstorm.

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What does a barometer measure?

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A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, replacing a warmer mass of air.