Weather and Climate

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the daily changes in temperature, precipitation, and atmospheric conditions in a specific area.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular region over a long period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate describes long-term patterns.

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What does precipitation mean?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

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What is an example of a weather condition?

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An example of a weather condition is a sunny day with a temperature of 75°F.

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What is an example of a climate description?

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An example of a climate description is a tropical climate with high humidity and average temperatures of 80°F year-round.

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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 near future, based on meteorological data.

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What is a climate zone?

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A climate zone is a region of the world that has similar climate characteristics, such as temperature and precipitation patterns.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.