Weather and Climate

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, 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 region over a significant period, typically 30 years.

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What are the main components of weather?

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The main components of weather include temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed and direction, and air pressure.

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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 a cold front?

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A cold front occurs when cold air moves into an area occupied by warm air, often bringing thunderstorms and cooler temperatures.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when warm air moves into an area occupied by cold air, usually bringing steady rain and warmer temperatures.

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What type of clouds are stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are low, gray clouds that often cover the entire sky and can bring light rain or drizzle.

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a given point, affecting weather patterns and conditions.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect temperature and precipitation.

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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.