Weather and Climate

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the conditions in the atmosphere at a particular time and place, including factors like temperature, humidity, wind speed, air pressure, and precipitation. It can change quickly, sometimes even within hours.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area over a long period, usually 30 years or more. It describes the typical weather for a region during different seasons.

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How does weather differ from climate?

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Weather is the day-to-day atmospheric conditions we experience, while climate is the average weather over a longer time period, typically 30 years or more.

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Can weather change quickly?

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Yes, weather can change quickly, sometimes even within hours.

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Does climate change quickly?

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No, climate does not change quickly; it remains consistent over many years.

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Give an example of a desert climate.

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A desert climate is typically hot and dry.

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Give an example of a tropical climate.

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A tropical climate is usually warm and rainy.