Weather, Climate, and the Water Cycle

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions at a specific location and time, while climate is the average of these conditions over a longer period.

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What does a low pressure system indicate about the weather?

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A low pressure system typically brings rainy and stormy weather.

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What is the main factor that causes wind?

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Wind is caused by the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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How can temperature and precipitation data be used to describe climate?

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Temperature and precipitation data collected over a long period can help define the climate of a region.

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What does it mean when we say weather can change often?

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It means that weather conditions can vary from day to day or even hour to hour.

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What is an example of a weather condition?

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Rain, snow, sunny, cloudy, and windy are all examples of weather conditions.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area.

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What does high pressure generally indicate about the weather?

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High pressure usually indicates clear and sunny weather.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates back to the Earth.

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What role does evaporation play in the water cycle?

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Evaporation is the process where water turns into vapor and rises into the atmosphere.

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