Weather and Climate

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, 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 area, typically measured over 30 years.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is a boundary where warm air moves in and replaces cooler air, often bringing gradual increases in temperature and precipitation.

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What is fog?

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Fog is a cloud that forms at or near the Earth's surface, consisting of tiny water droplets suspended in the air.

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What is the Coriolis Effect?

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The Coriolis Effect is the phenomenon where winds and currents are deflected due to the rotation of the Earth, causing them to veer toward the east or west.

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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 a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary where cold air moves in and replaces warmer air, typically leading to a drop in temperature and more severe weather.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a rain-bearing cloud that produces lightning and thunder, often accompanied by heavy rain, strong winds, and hail.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant damage.

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