What is climate?
Weather and climate

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The long-term average of weather in an area.
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What global factors affect the weather?
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Water temperature and wind currents.
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How do winds and water move heat around Earth?
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Winds blow in great streams around the planet, while water carries heat from the equator toward the poles.
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What causes winds in the atmosphere?
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Uneven heating of the air in the atmosphere.
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What source of energy is responsible for all weather and ocean currents?
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The Sun.
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What is weather?
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Day-to-day changes in atmospheric conditions, including temperature, air pressure, humidity, wind, cloud coverage, or precipitation.
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What is the difference between weather and climate?
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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.
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