Question

S1: The climate of a given place can vary over a period of time and is not fixed.

S2: Weather refers to long-term or general atmospheric conditions.

Which of these statements is/are true?

• A. S1 is true, S2 is false
• B. S1 is false, S2 is true
• C. Both statements are true
• D. Both statements are false

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both statements are false

The term climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time. The term weather refers to the state of the atmosphere over an area at a given point in time. The climate of a particular place is fixed while the weather varies.