Weather and 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 the difference between Weather and Climate?

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Weather is what you experience day-to-day, while climate is the average of those weather conditions over a long period.

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What does temperature measure?

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Temperature measures how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).

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What is precipitation?

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

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What does humidity mean?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, often expressed as a percentage.

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What is a desert climate?

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A desert climate is characterized by very low precipitation, high temperatures during the day, and cooler temperatures at night.

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What is a tropical climate?

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A tropical climate is typically warm and humid, with high temperatures and significant rainfall throughout the year.

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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 weather map?

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A weather map is a visual representation of weather conditions across a specific area, showing temperature, precipitation, and other weather elements.