Weather and Climate

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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 significant period.

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What is climate?

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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 factors influence climate?

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Factors influencing climate include latitude, elevation, proximity to water bodies, ocean currents, and prevailing winds.

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a given point, influencing weather patterns and wind formation.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a powerful tropical storm characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surges, but it does not produce snow.

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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.

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What is wind?

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Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure, influenced by temperature differences.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates from the Earth's surface, condenses in the atmosphere, and returns as precipitation.

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What is temperature?

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

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What is cloud cover?

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Cloud cover refers to the fraction of the sky covered by clouds, affecting weather conditions and temperature.

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