Question

Which of the following statements is true about weather and climate?

• A. The terms can be used interchangeably
• B. Weather is the average climate
• C. Climate is the average weather
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C Climate is the average weather

Climate is the composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years. Weather is the daily condition of the atmosphere in terms of temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind and moisture.