Weather and Climate

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the daily atmospheric conditions in a specific area, including temperature, precipitation, humidity, 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 region over an extended period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas (water vapor) due to heat from the sun.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, often expressed as a percentage.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, typically measured in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).

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What is a thermometer?

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A thermometer is a tool used to measure temperature.

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What is a rain gauge?

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A rain gauge is an instrument used to measure the amount of precipitation over a specific period.

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What is wind?

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Wind is the movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.

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