Weather and Climate

Front

What affects weather and climate because it heats the Earth unevenly?

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Sunlight

Front

What determines the type of animals that can live in a region?

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Climate

Front

What describes the typical weather conditions in a place over a long period?

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Climate

Front

What refers to the daily atmospheric conditions, such as temperature and precipitation?

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Weather

Front

What is the term for the average weather conditions in a specific area over time?

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Climate

Front

What is the main factor that influences weather patterns on Earth?

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Sunlight

Front

What are the two main components that make up the atmosphere?

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Gases and particles

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is long-term average conditions.

Front

What is the term for the measure of how hot or cold something is?

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Temperature

Front

What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

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Condensation