Weather and Climate Review

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What is climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area, including patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation.

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What is weather?

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Weather describes the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, cloud cover, wind, and rain.

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How does humidity affect how air feels?

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High humidity makes the air feel warm and wet, while low humidity makes it feel cooler and drier.

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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, typically bringing warmer temperatures and often precipitation.

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What are the main components of weather?

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The main components of weather include temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns and averages of weather in a region.

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

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A humid climate means that the area experiences high levels of moisture in the air, often resulting in warm and wet conditions.

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What is the role of wind in weather?

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Wind helps to distribute heat and moisture in the atmosphere, influencing weather patterns and temperatures.

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How can you describe a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a weather event characterized by heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and sometimes hail.

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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.