Weather and Climate
ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies
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Weather
- Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a place at a particular time.
- It includes temperature, humidity, wind speed, and rainfall.
- Weather changes very quickly — it can be sunny, rainy, or windy in a single day.
Climate
- Climate is the average weather of a place over a long period, usually 30 years.
- It tells us what kind of weather to expect in a region throughout the year.
- Climate affects how people live — their food, clothes, houses, and transport.
Difference Between Weather and Climate
- Weather changes daily; climate changes over many years.
- Weather affects what we do today; climate affects how we live overall.
- Weather is measured over hours or days; climate is measured over decades.
Factors Affecting Climate
- Latitude: Places near the equator are hotter because they get direct sunlight.
- Altitude: Higher places like hills are cooler because air is thinner and holds less heat.
- Distance from the sea: Coastal areas have moderate climate; inland areas have extreme climate.
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