Weather vs. Climate

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What is climate?

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Climate is the year-by-year variation of the atmosphere’s condition over a large area.

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What does a rain gauge measure?

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A rain gauge measures precipitation.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a long period of time with little to no rainfall.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What is weather?

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Weather is the local, day-by-day variation in the atmosphere's condition.

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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 temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air.

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What is a desert?

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A desert is a dry area that receives very little rainfall.

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What is an oasis?

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An oasis is a fertile area in a desert where water is found.