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Distinguish between the terms weather and climate, and briefly discuss how the understanding of these terms can affect public understanding about climate change.

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Weather refers to short term atmospheric conditions while climate is the weather of a specific region averaged over a long period of time. Climate change refers to long-term changes.
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