Weather vs. Climate

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What is Weather?

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Weather describes the outside conditions on a specific day or time.

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What is Climate?

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Climate describes the weather patterns over a long period of time.

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How long does Weather last?

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Weather lasts for a short period, like hours or days.

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How long does Climate last?

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Climate lasts for a long period, like years or decades.

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Example of Weather:

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It is sunny today.

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Example of Climate:

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In Florida, it is usually warm and sunny.

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What describes the weather yesterday?

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That is an example of Weather.

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What describes the weather in Canada?

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That is an example of Climate.

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Is 'It is raining now' Weather or Climate?

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It is Weather.

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Is 'The average temperature in July is 30°C' Weather or Climate?

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It is Climate.