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The concept of weather and climate

The concepts of weather and climate are as follows:

1. Weather: refers to the atmospheric phenomena observed in a certain place within a short period of time (a few days to a few months). Such as temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind direction, wind speed, etc. Changes in weather are caused by the interaction and changes of various meteorological elements in the atmosphere. Weather changes are affected by many factors, including solar radiation, earth rotation, atmospheric circulation, topography, etc. Weather is the most directly felt meteorological phenomenon in people's daily lives.

2. Climate: refers to the long-term average meteorological phenomena in a certain place, such as temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind direction, wind speed, etc. Climate is determined by the average values ​​and changing trends of various meteorological elements in the atmosphere. Climate change is the result of the simultaneous action of multiple factors such as the atmosphere, oceans, land and human activities. Climate change will have a profound impact on ecosystems, agriculture, water resources, energy and other aspects.