Weather vs Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area.

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What does climate describe?

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Climate describes the average weather conditions in a region over a long period, typically 30 years or more.

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What does weather describe?

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Weather describes the current atmospheric conditions, including temperature, precipitation, and wind, at a specific time and place.

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How often can weather change?

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Weather can change rapidly, often within hours or even minutes.

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What is an example of weather?

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An example of weather is a sunny day, a rainy afternoon, or a snowstorm.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is a region that has hot summers and mild winters.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the near future, usually for the next few days.

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What is an example of a climate characteristic?

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An example of a climate characteristic is the average annual rainfall in a region.

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What does it mean if a place has a cold climate?

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It means that the average temperatures in that place are low over a long period, especially during winter.

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What is the significance of average temperature in climate?

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The average temperature helps to define the climate of a region and indicates what kind of weather patterns to expect.

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