Weather and Climate

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What is the definition of climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather describes the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to the long-term patterns and averages of weather in a region.

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What are the main climate zones on Earth?

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The main climate zones are polar, temperate, tropical, and equatorial.

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What is a polar climate zone?

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A polar climate zone is characterized by very cold temperatures, little precipitation, and often has frozen soil.

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How does latitude affect temperature?

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As latitude increases (moving away from the equator), temperature generally decreases.

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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, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect weather conditions.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, often causing destruction.

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What factors can influence weather patterns?

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Factors influencing weather patterns include temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed, and geographical features.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates back to the Earth.