Weather vs. 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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Is a blizzard an example of weather or climate?

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Weather

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What does it mean if a place has a humid climate?

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It means that the area experiences high levels of moisture in the air, often leading to hot and sticky conditions.

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What is an example of climate?

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A typical day in Brazil would be humid and hot.

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What is an example of weather?

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A big blizzard in Connecticut caused power outages across the state.

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What does the term 'average temperature' refer to in climate?

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It refers to the mean temperature calculated over a long period, which helps define the climate of a region.

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Is the lowest recorded temperature for a city an example of weather or climate?

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Weather

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What is the significance of climate zones?

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Climate zones help categorize regions based on their long-term weather patterns, influencing ecosystems and human activities.

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What is an example of climate in a tropical rainforest?

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In a tropical rainforest, it is very humid and rains almost every day.