1
Question
Explain the differences between Weather and climate [Textbook Question 7a pg no. 107]
Explain the differences between Weather and climate [Textbook Question 7a pg no. 107]
Open in App
Solution
Weather
Climate
(i)
Atmospheric conditions at a specific time at a particular place are referred to as weather.
(i)
The climate of a particular region is the average of daily readings of various weather-related parameters recorded for several years.
(ii)
Weather can change continuously.
(ii)
Climate remains constant in a region for a long duration.
(iii)
Weather is related to a specific location and specific time.
(iii)
Climate is related to a longer duration and larger area.
(iv)
Changes in the weather may occur for short periods of time.
(iv)
Changes in the climate take place slowly over a much long duration.
| Weather | Climate | ||
| (i) | Atmospheric conditions at a specific time at a particular place are referred to as weather. | (i) | The climate of a particular region is the average of daily readings of various weather-related parameters recorded for several years. |
| (ii) | Weather can change continuously. | (ii) | Climate remains constant in a region for a long duration. |
| (iii) | Weather is related to a specific location and specific time. | (iii) | Climate is related to a longer duration and larger area. |
| (iv) | Changes in the weather may occur for short periods of time. | (iv) | Changes in the climate take place slowly over a much long duration. |
Suggest Corrections
3
Similar questions
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Explore more
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
