Climate and Weather Flashcards

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Terms used to describe climate

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Average temperatures
Average precipitation
Average amount of sunshine
Average wind speeds and directions
Weather extremes

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Terms used to describe weather

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Cloud coverage
UV ray
Temperature
Rainfall
Wind speed
Humidity

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What is the difference between climate and weather?

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Weather refers to 24 hour temperatures whereas climate refers to the average climate

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