Weather and Climate

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What is Weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is Climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a significant period, typically 30 years or more.

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What causes Rain?

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Rain is caused by the condensation of water vapor in the atmosphere, which forms clouds and eventually falls to the ground when the droplets become heavy enough.

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What is Humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air. High humidity means the air is moist, while low humidity means the air is dry.

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What is a Desert?

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A desert is a region that receives very little precipitation, typically less than 10 inches (25 cm) of rain per year, resulting in dry conditions.

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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 a Weather Forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of the atmospheric conditions for a specific area over a short period, usually based on meteorological data.

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What is a Climate Zone?

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A climate zone is a region of the Earth that has a specific climate, characterized by similar temperature and precipitation patterns.

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What is a Rain Shadow?

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A rain shadow is a dry area on the leeward side of a mountain range, where moist air rises, cools, and loses moisture as rain on the windward side.

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What is a Thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a rain-bearing cloud that produces lightning and thunder, often accompanied by heavy rain, strong winds, and sometimes hail.