Weather and Climate REVIEW

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, 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 region over an extended period, typically 30 years or more.

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What does NOT describe weather?

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The amount of water pollution in a lake.

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What happens when cooler air moves in?

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Cooler air replaces warmer air, which can lead to changes in weather conditions.

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What is the greatest contributor to Earth's Global Warming?

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Burning of fossil fuels.

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How does sea ice melting affect the climate?

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If there's more water in the ocean, it absorbs more sunlight, contributing to warming.

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What factors influence climate?

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Sun's energy, global wind patterns, and ocean currents influence climate.

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What does soil composition NOT influence?

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Soil composition does not significantly influence climate.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, keeping the planet warm.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances like coal, oil, and natural gas formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.