Weather and Climate Flashcard

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What is weather?

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The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time, including factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time, typically 30 years or more.

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What is the atmosphere?

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A layer of gases surrounding Earth, where weather occurs.

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What is a weather forecast?

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

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What is a barometer?

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A tool used to measure air pressure.

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What causes wind?

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The movement of air from areas of high pressure to low pressure.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is temperature?

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

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What is a weather system?

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A group of weather conditions that are related and can affect a large area, such as a storm system.