What is the difference between weather and climate?


Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at any particular time and place. Weather is always changing and is comprised of the elements of air temperature, air pressure, humidity, clouds, precipitation, visibility, and wind. The climate of a particular region would be its "average weather". Climate represents the accumulation of daily and seasonal weather events over a long period of time.

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The United States, Sweden and Australia all have about the same life expectancy at birth

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The science of geology is divided into two broad areas: ________ geology and ________

geology. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Bacteria and fungal spores can be included as ________

A) the cause of high pesticide use in the home B) problems in degrading the ozone layer C) components of "sick-building syndrome" D) sources of radon in the home E) VOCs and POPs

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When examining the geology of a region for potential aquifers, what characteristics or factors would you consider? Also, what areas (based on natural and human factors) would you avoid?

What will be an ideal response?

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