Climate

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What is the Equator?

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The Equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, and regions closest to it tend to have warmer year-round climates.

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What happens to warmer water?

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Warmer water rises.

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What is a Front in meteorology?

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A Front is the boundary formed when two air masses meet.

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What climate zone is most of the United States in?

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Most of the United States is in Earth's temperate climate zone.

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Is the Earth heated evenly?

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No, the Earth is not heated evenly.

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What is climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation in a particular area.

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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 are the two main types of climate?

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The two main types of climate are tropical and temperate.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm.

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a transition zone between two different air masses, often leading to changes in weather.