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 average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is an example of Weather?

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A rainy day or a sunny afternoon.

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What is an example of Climate?

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The tropical climate of Hawaii, characterized by warm temperatures and high rainfall throughout the year.

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How does Weather differ from Climate?

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Weather is short-term and can change quickly, while climate is long-term and stable.

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What does precipitation mean?

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

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the near future, 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, such as tropical, temperate, or polar.