Weather and Climate

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What is frostbite?

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Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues, often occurring in very cold temperatures.

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What is Meteorology?

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Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere and weather patterns.

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What do meteorologists study?

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Meteorologists study weather conditions, including types of fronts, temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure.

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What is an F5 tornado?

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An F5 tornado is the most destructive type of tornado, with wind speeds over 200 mph.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

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What are types of fronts?

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Types of fronts include cold fronts, warm fronts, stationary fronts, and occluded fronts, which describe the boundaries between different air masses.

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

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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, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is a storm?

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A storm is a disturbance in the atmosphere that can produce strong winds, heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and sometimes tornadoes.

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What is a meteorologist?

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A meteorologist is a scientist who studies weather and atmospheric conditions to forecast weather.