Weather vs. 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 is an example of Weather?

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An example of weather is a sunny day with a temperature of 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is an example of Climate?

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An example of climate is the average temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit in a tropical region.

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How does Weather differ from Climate?

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Weather is short-term and can change quickly, while climate is long-term and stable.

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What does it mean when we say 'Yesterday was the hottest day of the year'?

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This statement refers to a specific weather event that occurred on a particular day.

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What does it mean when we say 'Arizona is dry most of the time'?

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This statement refers to the climate of Arizona, indicating it has low average rainfall over a long period.

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What is the significance of the highest recorded temperature?

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The highest recorded temperature is a weather event that shows the extreme conditions that can occur in a specific location.

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What does an average low temperature indicate?

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An average low temperature is a climate measurement that shows the typical lowest temperature for a location over time.

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What is the lowest recorded temperature?

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The lowest recorded temperature is a specific weather event that indicates the coldest temperature ever measured in a location.