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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Is a cloudy day an example of weather or climate?

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Weather.

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What does a weather forecast provide?

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A weather forecast provides predictions about the atmospheric conditions for a specific location over a short period, usually a few days.

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What is an example of climate?

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A typical day in Brazil would be humid and hot.

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How long does climate usually refer to?

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Climate usually refers to long-term patterns over 30 years or more.

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What are some factors that influence weather?

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

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Can weather change quickly?

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Yes, weather can change quickly, often within hours or days.

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What is an example of weather?

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It was cloudy and rainy all weekend.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term and specific, while climate is long-term and general.