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 is the average of these conditions over a long period, usually 30 years or more.

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What does precipitation mean?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What tool do we use to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is the tool used to measure how warm or cold the air is.

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What does a barometer measure?

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A barometer measures air pressure.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What does a weather map with an 'H' indicate?

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An 'H' on a weather map indicates high pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does a weather map with an 'L' indicate?

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An 'L' on a weather map indicates low pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a meteorologist?

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A meteorologist is a scientist who studies weather and climate.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the term for the average weather conditions in a region over a long period?

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Climate.

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