Weather vs. Climate

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What does an 'H' on a weather map indicate?

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High pressure

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What is the local, day-by-day variation in the atmosphere's condition called?

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Weather

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What is the year-by-year variation of the atmosphere’s condition over a large area called?

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Climate

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Should we expect ALL days in the summer to be hot?

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No, the daily WEATHER can vary.

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Which of these helps meteorologists make weather forecasts?

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All of the above (working with other meteorologists, weather station data, information from satellites).

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What does a 'L' on a weather map indicate?

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Low pressure

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A prediction of what the weather will be like in the near future.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is long-term average conditions.