Weather vs. Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a long period.

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What is an example of climate?

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The average yearly rainfall in Hawaii is 78 inches.

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What is an example of weather?

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A big blizzard in Connecticut caused power outages across the state.

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What does it mean if a place has a humid and hot climate?

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It means that the area typically experiences high temperatures and a lot of moisture in the air.

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What is an example of a dry climate?

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Arizona is dry most of the time.

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How do we describe the climate of a desert?

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The climate of a desert is characterized by very little precipitation and dry conditions.

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What is a key characteristic of weather?

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Weather can change from day to day and even hour to hour.

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What is a key characteristic of climate?

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Climate is stable and changes slowly over many years.

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What type of information do we use to describe climate?

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We use long-term data such as average temperatures, rainfall, and seasonal patterns.

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What type of information do we use to describe weather?

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We use short-term data such as temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind conditions.