Weather or Climate?

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average yearly weather pattern over many years.

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What is weather?

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Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a particular time.

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Which describes a weather event?

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A tornado warning was issued for College Station, Texas this morning.

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Which describes a climate characteristic?

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Summer was hot and dry.

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What is an example of weather?

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This week was the hottest week of the year.

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What is an example of climate?

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The average temperature in July over the last 30 years.

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How long does climate typically refer to?

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Climate refers to long-term atmospheric conditions, usually over 30 years.

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How long does weather typically refer to?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, such as daily or weekly.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term and can change quickly, while climate is long-term and stable.

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What is an example of a climate zone?

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Tropical, temperate, and polar are examples of climate zones.