Climate vs Weather Flashcard

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What is climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

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What is weather?

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Weather describes the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, precipitation, and wind.

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What type of climate is found at the equator?

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Tropical climate, characterized by warm temperatures and high humidity throughout the year.

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What is photochemical smog?

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Photochemical smog is a thick brownish haze formed when certain gases in the air react with sunlight.

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What are emissions?

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Emissions are solid particles and gases released into the air from sources like factories and vehicles.

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What type of climate does Pennsylvania have?

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Pennsylvania has a Temperate Continental climate, with four distinct seasons.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the trapping of heat by certain gases in the atmosphere, which helps to keep the Earth warm.

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What is the difference between climate and weather?

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Climate is the average of weather over a long period, while weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere.

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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 atmospheric pressure.

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What is global warming?

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Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases.