Weather vs. 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, usually 30 years or more.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a long period of time with little to no rainfall, leading to water shortages.

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What is a thermometer used for?

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A thermometer is a tool used to measure the temperature of the air.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What does a barometer measure?

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A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

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What is precipitation?

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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 humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is a meteorologist?

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A meteorologist is a scientist who studies weather and climate to make forecasts.

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What is a weather station?

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A weather station is a facility that collects data about the weather, including temperature, humidity, wind speed, and precipitation.