Weather and Climate (5.8A)

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What is the Sun's role in weather?

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The Sun indirectly influences weather through its effect on Earth's surface.

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What is short-term data analysis?

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Short-term data analysis refers to weather.

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What is long-term data analysis?

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Long-term data analysis refers to climate.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What are the components of weather?

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Temperature, cloud cover, wind speed, humidity, and precipitation.

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What is weather?

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Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a region over a long period.

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How does humidity affect weather?

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Humidity affects how comfortable we feel and can influence precipitation.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.