Weather/Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a long period.

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What is an example of weather data?

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The relative humidity was 24% at noon on July 23 in Tempe, Arizona.

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What is climate data?

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Climate data refers to long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions, such as temperature and precipitation, in a specific area.

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What can be observed from weather data over a period of time?

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Patterns such as temperature changes, rainfall amounts, and wind conditions can be observed.

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What is an example of climate data?

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The coast of Antarctica has very short summers.

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How long does it take to accurately describe climate?

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It takes 30 years or more of data collection to accurately describe climate.

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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 temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, often expressed as a percentage.

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What is wind speed?

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Wind speed is a measure of how fast the air is moving, usually measured in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).