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Explain the difference between climate, weather, and meteorology? When most people hear climate, weather, & meteorology they think they have the same meanings. Before I took this class I thought they all meant the same thing but they actually have different meanings. Weather is about the daily changes like temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and clouds. Weather is in a short amount of time like day to day. For example you can have a sunny day today but a rainy one tomorrow or a hot day one day and a chillier one the next day. Climate is about the long term weather patterns like average temperatures, precipitation levels, & wind patterns. It's affected by many factors like location, elevation, and closeness to oceans. That is why in states like Arizona and Texas it is very hot with little rain all year but then in states like Seattle it has more moderate temperatures and more rain. Climate can also be regionally and globally and changes can happen over decades or centuries with climate change. Meteorology is the science part of how meteorologists predict weather and climate. They use different types of methods like math equations, tables, or tools like satellites, radars, & weather balloons to measure the conditions. They also use computer models to predict future weather to let us know how the weather will be. This is how we know when we will have snow storms or super bad weather and it helps us plan ahead to stay safe in bad conditions. In conclusion, it is important to understand the differences between climate, weather, and meteorology. Knowing the differences helps you understand how we can predict the weather and how we can predict how climates may change using meteorology.

What is the difference between a weather WATCH or a weather WARNING? Give a specific example of how they might be issued/used to warn the public. There are two types of weather alerts commonly issued by the national weather service which are called watches and warnings. Watches and warnings sound very similar but they in fact are different. People need to know the difference between the two alerts because it can help people make decisions about how to stay safe during bad weather. A weather watch is issued when severe weather is possible in an area. It is a safety measure so that people can be ready for the chance of bad weather. For example, a tornado watch means that weather conditions are likely for the tornadoes in the area. This means that people should stay alert and keep an eye on weather updates to stay safe. During a weather watch you can still go on with your day but just watch for alerts in case things get worse. A weather warning is issued when severe weather conditions are already happening in an area. This means that people need to protect themselves and find safety wherever they are. For example a tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted on the ground or detected on radar. This means that people should find shelter and safety to stay safe and protected. Usually this means getting into a basement or room with no windows to protect yourself in case it hits the building you're in to protect yourself. In conclusion, it's important to understand the differences between a weather watch and a weather warning so you can stay safe. A watch means being

prepared for bad weather while a warning means there is bad weather and that you need to find safety. Explain what officially makes a thunderstorm severe (according to the National Weather Service)? What differences in structure might there be from an ordinary thunderstorm? Thunderstorms are something that we see often that we don't think twice about but they can also be very serious. The National Weather Service has certain needs that determine when a thunderstorm becomes severe. If we understand the needs and the differences between severe and normal thunderstorms we can better prepare for bad weather conditions. The national weather service considers a thunderstorm severe if it produces hail with one inch or larger, wind gusts of 58 miles per hour or higher, or a tornado. These needs for the storm help to determine the potential for bad damage or a threat to people's safety. Severe thunderstorms can also have different features than normal thunderstorms. For example, severe thunderstorms tend to have stronger updrafts, which can keep hail in the air for longer periods allowing it to grow larger. This ends up causing more damage to property and sometimes even cars and windows. Severe thunderstorms may also have a rotating updraft called a mesocyclone that can sometimes lead to the formation of a tornado. In conclusion, understanding the differences between severe thunderstorms and normal storms is important to stay safe. By being aware of the national weather service needs for severe thunderstorms and recognizing the differences in their structures we can better prepare for bad weather conditions. It's important to take

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safety measures to protect ourselves and our property from the damage that severe thunderstorms can cause. Citations National Centers for Environmental Information. "Weather vs. Climate." National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, n.d., https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/weather-vs-climate . Accessed 15 May 2023. WeatherWorks. "Watch vs. Warning." WeatherWorks, n.d., https://weatherworksinc.com/news/watch-vs-warning . Accessed 15 May 2023. National Weather Service. "Warnings Defined." National Weather Service, n.d., https://www.weather.gov/lwx/WarningsDefined . Accessed 15 May 2023.

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