Understanding 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 factors like 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 a period of 30 years or more.

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What factors are used to measure weather?

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Key factors include temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure.

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How does weather differ from climate?

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

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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 temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, typically measured in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F).

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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 weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of future weather conditions based on meteorological data and models.

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What is a climate zone?

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A climate zone is a region of the Earth that has similar climate characteristics, such as temperature and precipitation patterns.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat, keeping the planet warm.

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