Weather vs. 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 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 over a significant period, typically 30 years or more.

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What is an example of Weather?

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An example of weather is a sunny day with a temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is an example of Climate?

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An example of climate is the average temperature and rainfall in a desert region over many years.

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How does Weather differ from Climate?

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Weather is short-term and can change quickly, while climate is long-term and stable.

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What does precipitation mean?

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

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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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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the near future, based on meteorological data.

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What is a climate zone?

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

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What is a thermometer used for?

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A thermometer is an instrument used to measure temperature.