Weather/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 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 is temperature?

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

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What is humidity?

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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 weather station?

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A weather station is a facility or location equipped with instruments to measure and record weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and precipitation.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to the long-term average of those conditions over time.

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What is a weather report?

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A weather report provides information about current weather conditions and forecasts for a specific area.

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What is a climate report?

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A climate report summarizes long-term weather data and trends for a specific region over an extended period.

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What is wind speed?

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Wind speed is the rate at which air is moving, usually measured in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph).