Weather vs. 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 long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a significant period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is an example of Weather?

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A big blizzard causing power outages in Connecticut.

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What is an example of Climate?

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It is usually raining in Seattle.

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What does it mean when we say 'Today was sunny'?

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This describes the weather conditions for that specific day.

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What does 'the highest recorded temperature' refer to?

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This is a weather measurement indicating the maximum temperature reached in a specific location.

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What is a 10% chance of rain?

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This indicates the likelihood of rain occurring on a specific day, which is a weather forecast.

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What does it mean when we say 'Yesterday was the hottest day of the year'?

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This statement refers to a specific weather event that occurred on that day.

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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 factors influence Weather?

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Temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure.

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