Climate VS Weather

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a long period.

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What does 'weather' mean?

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Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What does 'climate' mean?

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

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What are the two major factors that classify climates?

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Precipitation and temperature.

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What is an example of weather?

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It is raining.

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What is an example of climate?

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Fall here tends to be dry and cool.

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How does latitude affect climate?

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Latitude affects climate by determining the amount of sunlight an area receives, influencing temperature and weather patterns.

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How does elevation affect climate?

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Elevation affects climate because higher altitudes generally have cooler temperatures and different precipitation patterns compared to lower areas.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, organized storm system characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, typically forming over warm ocean waters.

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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, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.