Climate and Weather

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a specific area over a long period of time.

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What is the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, located at 0 degrees latitude.

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How does climate differ from weather?

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Climate refers to long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation, while weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions.

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What role do mountains play in climate?

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Mountains can affect climate by causing air to cool and lose moisture as it rises, leading to different weather patterns on either side.

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What factors affect climate?

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Factors that affect climate include latitude, altitude, proximity to oceans, and prevailing winds.

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Why do areas near the equator receive more direct sunlight?

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Areas near the equator receive more direct sunlight because the sun's rays hit the Earth more directly there compared to areas farther away.

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What is the difference between temperature and climate?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is at a specific time, while climate is the average temperature over a long period.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is 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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How does latitude affect climate?

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Latitude affects climate by determining how much sunlight an area receives; areas closer to the equator are generally warmer.

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What is humidity?

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