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What is climate?

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Average weather in a region over a long period of time.

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Why is the weather not too hot or too cold near the sea?

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Because the ocean affects the weather.

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What are ocean currents?

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Movements of ocean water in a continuous flow.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gas surrounding Earth that is held in place by gravity and composed of a limited number of elements - primarily nitrogen and oxygen.

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What factors make a climate warmer?

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Closeness to the equator, low elevation, greenhouse gases.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere, while climate is the average weather over a long period.

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What role do greenhouse gases play in climate?

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They trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

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How does elevation affect climate?

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Higher elevations generally have cooler temperatures.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere.

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What is a climate zone?

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A region of the world with similar climate characteristics.