Climate and weather

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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 is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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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.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all the water on Earth, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor in the atmosphere.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth, which is essential for weather and climate.

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What is the geosphere?

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The geosphere refers to the solid parts of the Earth, including rocks, soil, and landforms.

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What is the cryosphere?

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The cryosphere includes all the frozen water on Earth, such as glaciers, ice caps, and sea ice.

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How does sunlight affect weather and climate?

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Sunlight heats the Earth unevenly, causing variations in temperature and pressure that lead to different weather patterns.

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What is a tropical climate?

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A tropical climate is characterized by hot and wet conditions, typically found near the equator.