Weather vs. Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions over a significant period (usually 30 years or more).

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Define weather.

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Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere in a region, including factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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Define 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 does it mean when we say 'the high temperature today will be near 75 degrees F'?

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This statement describes the weather for that specific day, indicating the expected temperature.

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What is an example of weather?

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An example of weather is a sunny day with a temperature of 80 degrees F.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is the average temperature of 60 degrees F in a region over the past 30 years.

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What factors are included in weather?

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Weather includes factors such as temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure.

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What factors are included in climate?

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Climate includes long-term averages of temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind patterns, and seasonal variations.

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How does weather affect daily life?

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Weather affects daily life by influencing clothing choices, outdoor activities, and travel plans.

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How does climate affect the environment?

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Climate affects the environment by determining the types of vegetation, wildlife, and ecosystems that can thrive in a region.

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