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 in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the average weather conditions in a region over a long period.

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What does an 'H' on a weather map indicate?

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High pressure.

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What does a 'L' on a weather map indicate?

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Low pressure.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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Anemometer.

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What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

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Barometer.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is temperature?

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A measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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What helps meteorologists make weather forecasts?

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Working with other meteorologists, weather station data, and information from satellites.

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What is a weather front?

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A boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.

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