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 temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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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 are seasons?

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Seasons are patterns of weather changes throughout a year, typically divided into four parts: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

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What is a rain forest?

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A rain forest is a warm climate area that receives a lot of rain, typically found near the equator.

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Where are rain forests located in Africa?

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Rain forests in Africa are primarily located in the middle on the west side of the continent.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large area characterized by its climate, plants, and animals, such as tundra, desert, or tropical rain forest.

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What is the tundra biome?

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The tundra biome is a cold, treeless region found in the Arctic, characterized by low temperatures and limited vegetation.

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What is the desert biome?

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The desert biome is a dry area that receives very little rainfall, often with extreme temperatures.

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What is the grasslands biome?

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The grasslands biome is characterized by vast open spaces covered with grasses, with few trees, and moderate rainfall.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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