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Which of the following is the definition of climate?
Which of the following is the definition of climate?
- The temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity, and precipitation
- The fluctuation of weather conditions within a day
- The sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time (correct)
- The state of the atmosphere over an area at any point of time
What are the three basic elements of the natural environment?
What are the three basic elements of the natural environment?
- Temperature, atmospheric pressure, and wind
- Weather, climate, and precipitation
- Landforms, drainage, and climate (correct)
- Humidity, precipitation, and wind
Why do we wear woollens in December?
Why do we wear woollens in December?
- Because it rains in June - July
- Because it is hot and uncomfortable
- Because of the atmospheric conditions
- Because of the temperature (correct)
What is the difference between weather and climate?
What is the difference between weather and climate?
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Which of the following is an element of weather and climate?
Which of the following is an element of weather and climate?
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Study Notes
Climate and Weather
- Climate is the long-term average atmospheric condition in a particular region, including temperature, humidity, and wind patterns.
Natural Environment
- The three basic elements of the natural environment are land, air, and water.
Weather and Climate Difference
- Weather refers to the short-term and local conditions of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, including temperature, humidity, cloudiness, wind, and precipitation.
- Climate, on the other hand, is a long-term characteristic of the atmosphere in a particular region.
- We wear woollens in December because of the cold weather during the winter season.
Elements of Weather and Climate
- Temperature is an element of both weather and climate, as it is a characteristic of the atmosphere that can vary in the short-term (weather) and long-term (climate).
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