Weather vs. Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns and averages of weather in a particular area.

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How quickly can weather change?

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Weather can change within a few minutes or hours.

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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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Give an example of a weather observation.

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An example of a weather observation is: 'We got 3 inches of rain yesterday.'

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Give an example of a climate observation.

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An example of a climate observation is: 'Chicago received more snow this decade than in past decades.'

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What factors influence climate?

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Factors that influence climate include latitude, altitude, proximity to oceans, and prevailing winds.

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What is a climate zone?

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A climate zone is a region of the Earth that has similar climate characteristics, such as temperature and precipitation patterns.

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How does climate change occur?

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Climate change occurs due to natural processes and human activities that alter the composition of the atmosphere, affecting long-term weather patterns.

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What is an example of a short-term weather event?

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An example of a short-term weather event is a thunderstorm.

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What is an example of a long-term climate trend?

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An example of a long-term climate trend is the increase in global temperatures over the past century.

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