Weather and Climate

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What is the effect of large bodies of water on temperature changes in nearby cities?

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Cities that are closer to large bodies of water tend to have less extreme temperature changes.

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Do areas closer to the equator receive more direct energy from the Sun?

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True

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What characterizes a Temperate Zone?

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A zone with warm humid summers and mild winters, experiencing four distinct seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall.

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What does weather refer to?

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Weather refers to the conditions of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place.

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What are the two major factors used to identify climate?

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Temperature and precipitation.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

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What is the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, receiving the most direct sunlight.

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What is a continental climate?

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A climate characterized by hot summers and cold winters, typically found in the interior of continents.

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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.