Question

Climate refers to the prevailing ..... conditions.

Answer 1

Climate refers to the average weather conditions of a particular area. It also includes general patterns of atmospheric conditions, seasonal variations and weather extreme averages over long periods such as seasons or years. Temperature and rainfall are most important abiotic factors which determine the climate of an area. In different regions, differential input of solar radiation coupled with the redistribution of heat energy through winds and ocean currents result in global variations of temperature and rainfall.

So, the correct answer is 'Weather'.