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 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, typically measured over 30 years.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas due to heat from the sun.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What factors affect climate?

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Factors that affect climate include latitude, altitude, proximity to water bodies, ocean currents, and vegetation.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, involving processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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How does temperature affect weather?

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Temperature affects weather by influencing the amount of moisture in the air, which can lead to different weather conditions like rain or snow.

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What is a weather map?

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A weather map is a visual representation of the atmospheric conditions in a specific area, showing information like temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a mass of cold air and a mass of warm air, often leading to stormy weather.