Weather and climate Review

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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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What are the main types of precipitation?

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The main types of precipitation include rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is a stratus cloud?

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Stratus clouds are low-level clouds that appear as a uniform gray layer, often bringing light rain or drizzle.

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What is a cirrus cloud?

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Cirrus clouds are high-altitude clouds made of ice crystals, appearing wispy and thin, often indicating fair weather.

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What is a cumulus cloud?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds with a flat base, typically indicating fair weather but can develop into storm clouds.

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What is a cumulonimbus cloud?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are towering clouds associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and severe weather.

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What factors influence weather?

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Factors influencing weather include temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and direction, and precipitation.

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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, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of those conditions.