Weather and Climate

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the current 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 average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period, usually 30 years or more.

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Why do scientists measure changes in weather?

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To make predictions about what weather might happen next.

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What season typically has the most rainfall in Florida?

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Summer.

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How do you determine the climate of a new place?

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Record weather conditions over years to look for patterns.

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Where are rain forests located in Africa?

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In the middle on the west side.

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What are the current outdoor conditions called?

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Weather.

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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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the future, based on data and models.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.