Weather refers to day-to-day temperature and precipitation activity, whereas climate is the term for the statistics of atmospheric conditions over longer periods of time.
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what does climate mean
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
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what is a max-min thermometer
maximum and minimum temperatures reached over a period of time, for example 24 hours. It is used to record the extremes of temperature at a location.
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what is a desert
A desert is an ecosystem that forms due to the low level of rainfall it receives each year.
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what is a rainforest
It is a dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.
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what does climate mean
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The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
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