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What's the difference between weather and climate?

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We have weather and we have climate… but are they the same thing? The short answer is no, but they are both incredibly important to how the geosphere is shaped. Crash Course dives into the differences between weather and climate.

What are the factors that can change the atmosphere in a certain area and determine the weather?

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