Weather and Climate

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What is weather?

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Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere, including temperature, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a place over a long period of time.

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Can climates change according to different locations on Earth?

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Yes, climates can change based on location.

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What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

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70% of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans.

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Where are temperate climates found?

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Temperate climates are found midway between the poles and the equator.

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What is the world's largest supplier of freshwater?

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Ice is the world's largest supplier of freshwater.

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Are climate and weather the same thing?

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No, climate and weather are not the same.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What are polar climates?

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Polar climates are found near the poles and are characterized by very cold temperatures.