Which of these best describes the difference between weather and climate?

Weather includes short term changes in the atmosphere while climate includes average temperature, precipitation, sunshine and wind velocity.

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Weather includes temperature and precipitation while climate only includes temperature.

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Weather changes very little while climate changes drastically.

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Weather depends on a particular location while climate is described worldwide.

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Weather includes average temperature and wind velocity while climate includes only precipitation.

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Solution

The correct option is A Weather includes short term changes in the atmosphere while climate includes average temperature, precipitation, sunshine and wind velocity.
Weather is the state or condition of the atmosphere that lasts for a short period of time.
Climate is the distribution of weather patterns in a given area that may last for a longer period of time.
Hence, the correct answer is option A.

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