CameraIcon

SearchIcon

MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Climate

Which of the ...

Question

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

A

The terms can be used interchangeably

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

Weather is the average climate

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

C

Climate is the average weather

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

D

All of these

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

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.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. 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.

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

Q. State whether the following statements are true or false.
Statement 1: Pulse can be felt in the temporal region of the head.
Statement 2: The average pulse rate is 72 – 80 per hour.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Climate

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Standard VII Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon