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Climate is defined as the variations in weather conditions over a period of five years.
Climate is defined as the variations in weather conditions over a period of five years.
False (B)
Weather describes the current state of the atmosphere at a specific moment.
Weather describes the current state of the atmosphere at a specific moment.
True (A)
The term 'monsoon' originates from the Arabic word 'mausim' which means 'monsoon season'.
The term 'monsoon' originates from the Arabic word 'mausim' which means 'monsoon season'.
False (B)
Monsoon refers to a consistent wind direction that does not change throughout the year.
Monsoon refers to a consistent wind direction that does not change throughout the year.
The elements of weather and climate encompass various atmospheric conditions.
The elements of weather and climate encompass various atmospheric conditions.
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Climate
Climate
The sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area (more than thirty years).
Weather
Weather
The state of the atmosphere at any point in time. It includes temperature, humidity, wind, precipitation, and cloud cover.
Monsoon
Monsoon
A seasonal reversal in wind direction during a year. It is derived from the Arabic word "mausim", which means "season."
Elements of weather and climate
Elements of weather and climate
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Climate Normals
Climate Normals
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Study Notes
Climate
- Climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions and variations over a long period (more than 30 years).
Weather
- Weather is the state of the atmosphere at any given point in time.
Monsoon
- The term 'monsoon' refers to the seasonal reversal of winds.
- The word is derived from the Arabic word 'mausim' meaning 'season'.
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