Weather vs Climate Review

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, while climate refers to long-term patterns and averages of weather in a larger region.

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What does humidity measure?

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Humidity measures the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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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 75°F.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is the average temperature and rainfall in a region over 30 years.

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What is a rain shadow?

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A rain shadow is a dry area on the leeward side of a mountain, where less rain falls due to the mountain blocking moist air.

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How does time affect the classification of weather and climate?

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Weather is classified based on short-term conditions (hours to days), while climate is classified based on long-term averages (years to decades).

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What is the role of seasons in understanding climate?

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Seasons are part of climate as they represent the typical weather patterns experienced in a region throughout the year.

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What is the significance of local area in defining weather?

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Weather is specific to a local area, meaning it can vary greatly from one place to another at the same time.

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What is the significance of a larger area in defining climate?

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Climate encompasses a larger area, allowing for the identification of patterns and averages over time.

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What does it mean if a region has 'typical' rainfall?

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'Typical' rainfall refers to the average amount of rain that falls in that region over a long period.