Weather and Climate

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What is the term for long term weather patterns?

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Climate

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What do we call the conditions in Antarctica that always have frigid temperatures?

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Climate

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What is the term for short term conditions in the atmosphere?

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Weather

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If Chicago received more snow this decade than in past decades, what does this refer to?

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Climate

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What do we call it when today is much colder than usual?

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Weather

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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

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What is an example of weather?

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A sunny day or a rainy afternoon.

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What is an example of climate?

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The average temperature of a region over several years.

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What factors influence climate?

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Latitude, altitude, ocean currents, and wind patterns.

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How does climate change affect weather patterns?

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It can lead to more extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and droughts.

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