Weather and Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a region over a significant period.

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface.

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Where are hurricanes most likely to occur?

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Hurricanes are most likely to occur in tropical regions, particularly over warm ocean waters.

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What factors influence climate?

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Climate is influenced by factors such as latitude, altitude, proximity to water, and ocean currents.

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather conditions.

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What is humidity?

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

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What is the role of the sun in weather and climate?

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The sun provides the energy that drives weather patterns and influences climate by warming the Earth's surface.