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 factors like 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 does a 10% chance of rain indicate?

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A 10% chance of rain means that there is a low likelihood of rain occurring in that area on that day.

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How does weather differ from climate?

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Weather is what you experience day-to-day, while climate is the average of those weather conditions over a long period.

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What is an example of weather?

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An example of weather is a sunny day, a rainy afternoon, or a snowstorm.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is the fact that Arizona is generally dry and hot, while Hawaii is typically warm and wet.

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What does it mean if a place has a high recorded temperature?

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A high recorded temperature indicates an extreme weather event that occurred at a specific time, not a reflection of the overall climate.

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What is the average yearly rainfall?

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The average yearly rainfall is the total amount of rain that falls in a specific area over the course of a year, used to describe the climate of that area.

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What factors influence weather?

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Factors that influence weather include temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed, and precipitation.

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What factors influence climate?

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Factors that influence climate include latitude, altitude, proximity to oceans, and prevailing winds.