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What's the Difference Between Weather and Climate?
Even in our warming world, there will be some chilly evenings.
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How much does a cloud weigh?
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What Does “Percentage of Rain” Actually Mean? 
It's not an exact science, but we'd bring an umbrella just in case.
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What Causes the Seasons?
In many parts of the world, weather cycles through the four seasons like clockwork:...
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How do tornadoes form?
Learn how tornadoes form, as explained by John P. Rafferty, earth and life sciences...
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What Is a Hurricane?
A hurricane is essentially a large tropical storm. 
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