Weather or Climate?

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What is climate?

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The average yearly weather pattern over many years.

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What describes weather?

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Mostly cloudy with a high of 73 degrees Fahrenheit.

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How does climate affect ecosystems?

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It determines the type of animals that can live in the ecosystem.

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What does it mean if it has rained for the last 40 years in May?

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This indicates a climate pattern.

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What does it mean if it snowed for three days last week?

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This describes a specific weather event.

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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 refers to long-term patterns.

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What factors influence climate?

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Latitude, altitude, and proximity to water bodies.

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What is an example of a climate zone?

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Tropical, temperate, polar.

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What is weather?

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The day-to-day state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time.

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What is an example of weather?

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It is sunny and 75 degrees Fahrenheit today.