Climate vs Weather

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What is precipitation?

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Rain, sleet, snow, or hail that falls from the sky.

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How does more heat over the oceans affect climate?

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The climate becomes windy.

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What type of scientists learn about the climate around the world and help predict the weather?

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Meteorologists.

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How does the tilt of the Earth affect climate?

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It causes a cold climate at the poles all year long and a hot climate at the Equator all year long.

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Does the weather of a place always match the climate?

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No, there can be days with unexpected weather conditions.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What role do clouds play in weather?

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Clouds hold water vapor and can produce precipitation.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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What is a meteorologist's job?

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To study the atmosphere and predict the weather.