Weather vs Climate

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What is the definition of Weather?

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Conditions of the atmosphere at a certain time and place.

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What is the definition of Climate?

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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How does Weather change over time?

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Weather varies from day to day.

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What does it mean when we say 'Currently the sky is partly cloudy'?

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This describes the weather at this specific moment.

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What is an example of Climate?

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On average, it rains about 30cm in April.

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What is an area of high pressure?

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A region where the atmospheric pressure is higher than surrounding areas, often associated with clear skies.

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What is an example of Weather?

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It is sunny today.

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How long does Climate take to change?

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Climate changes over long periods, often decades or centuries.

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What is the difference between Weather and Climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; Climate is long-term average conditions.

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What can affect Weather?

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Factors like temperature, humidity, wind speed, and precipitation.

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