6th Grade Weather and Climate

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions over a long period of time.

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Why does Pismo, California have cooler temperatures than Hanford, California?

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Pismo has a cold ocean current from the West Coast.

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What are rain forests?

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Rain forests are areas with high annual rainfall, no freezing temperatures, and a rich collection of plant and animal life.

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What are deserts?

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Deserts are dry lands where vegetation is sparse, commonly covering less than 15 percent of the ground.

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What are rain shadows?

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Rain shadows are areas of low rainfall on the downwind slopes of mountains.

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What is weather?

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Weather is the local, short-term state of the atmosphere.

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What is an ocean current?

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An ocean current is a continuous, directed movement of seawater generated by various forces acting upon it.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average conditions.

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What factors influence climate?

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Factors include latitude, elevation, ocean currents, and proximity to water bodies.

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What is elevation?

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Elevation is the height of a location above sea level.