Weather and Climate terms

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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.

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What is an anemometer?

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An anemometer is a weather instrument used to measure wind speed.

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What is a barometer?

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A barometer is a weather instrument that measures air pressure.

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What is a thermometer?

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A thermometer is a device used to measure air temperature.

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What is a wind vane?

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A wind vane is an instrument that shows the direction of the wind.

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Why does warm air rise?

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Warm air is less dense than cooler air, causing it to rise.

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What causes wind?

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Wind is caused by differences in air pressure.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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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.