Question

Which of the following statements is/are true?

A: The weather reflects long-term conditions of the atmosphere everywhere while climate is the long-period atmospheric condition at a certain location.

B: The weather reflects short-term conditions of the atmosphere while climate is the average daily weather for an extended period of time at a certain location.

• A. Both A & B are correct.
• B. Only B is correct.
• C. Both A & B are incorrect.
• D. Only A is correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only B is correct.

The difference between weather and climate is in the timescale.
$\bullet$ Weather is the present state of atmosphere i.e., windy, humid, hot, etc.
$\bullet$ Climate is the average of weather patterns observed in a particular region for about 25-30 years.