<human>:  What is the difference between a meteorologist and a climatologist?
<bot>: The primary difference between a meteorologist and a climatologist is the scope of their focus. A meteorologist is concerned with forecasting the weather on a short-term basis, typically day-to-day, while a climatologist studies the climate over a longer period of time, such as decade-long climate trends. Additionally, meteorologists typically use a more observational approach to the atmosphere, while climatologists use a more analytical approach to understand the climate.