Weather and Climate

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What is Weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term conditions in the atmosphere, 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 over a significant period, typically 30 years.

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What does it mean if it is 'overcast'?

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'Overcast' means that the sky is covered with clouds, blocking sunlight.

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What is an example of Weather?

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An example of weather is a rainy day or a sunny afternoon.

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What is an example of Climate?

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An example of climate is the fact that Phoenix, Arizona has extremely hot summers.

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How does Weather differ from Climate?

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Weather is short-term and can change daily, while climate is long-term and represents average conditions.

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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, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is humidity?

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

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What does it mean if a place has a 'dry climate'?

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A dry climate has low levels of precipitation, leading to less moisture in the air and soil.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the near future.

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