Weather and Climate

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What is Weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is Climate?

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

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What does it mean if a meteorologist predicts sunny weather?

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It means that the meteorologist expects clear skies and no precipitation for that day or weekend.

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How can we measure rainfall?

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Rainfall can be measured using a rain gauge, which collects and measures the amount of rain that falls over a specific period.

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What is an example of a weather condition?

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An example of a weather condition is a thunderstorm, which includes rain, lightning, and strong winds.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is the fact that tropical regions generally have warm temperatures and high humidity year-round.

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What does it mean if a place has a dry climate?

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A dry climate means that the area receives very little precipitation, resulting in arid conditions.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the current state of the atmosphere, while climate is the average of weather conditions over a long period.

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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.

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What is a heatwave?

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A heatwave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity.