Weather and 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 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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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 runoff?

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Runoff is the flow of water, from rain or melting snow, that moves across the ground and eventually collects in rivers, lakes, and oceans.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor, usually due to heat from the sun.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds or dew.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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An anemometer is the instrument used to measure wind speed.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a mass of cold air and a mass of warm air, often bringing sudden changes in weather, such as storms.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where warm air moves over cold air, usually resulting in gradual weather changes and light precipitation.

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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 and comfort levels.