Understanding Weather vs. Climate
Explore the important differences between short-term weather and long-term climate. We will discuss what makes the Irish climate unique.
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Explore the important differences between short-term weather and long-term climate. We will discuss what makes the Irish climate unique.
Key Questions
- What is the main difference between weather and climate?
- Why might the climate stay the same even if the weather changes every day?
- How would you describe the overall climate of Ireland to someone who has never visited?
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