Weather vs Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term, while climate is long-term.

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What factors determine climate?

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Latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, ocean currents, prevailing winds, and topography.

Front

Which term refers to the day-to-day atmospheric conditions?

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weather

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Can weather change quickly?

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Yes

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What factors determine weather?

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Temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and direction, and precipitation.

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Define weather.

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The day-to-day state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time.

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Define climate.

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What role does latitude play in climate?

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Latitude affects the amount of sunlight an area receives, influencing its temperature and climate.

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How does altitude affect climate?

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Higher altitudes generally have cooler temperatures and different weather patterns compared to lower altitudes.