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What does climate refer to?

The daily fluctuations in weather conditions

The sum total of weather conditions over a large area for a long period of time (correct)

The generalised monthly atmospheric conditions

The state of the atmosphere over an area at any point of time

What are the elements of weather and climate?

Temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity, and precipitation (correct)

Temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed, and cloud cover

Temperature, altitude, wind direction, humidity, and precipitation

Temperature, cloud cover, air pollution, wind speed, and humidity

How long does weather conditions cover?

More than thirty years

Over a large area for a long period of time

Only a few weeks or months

At any point of time (correct)

How is the year divided based on the generalised monthly atmospheric conditions?

Into seasons such as winter, summer, or rainy seasons Signup and view all the answers

What is the etymology of the word 'monsoon'?

Derived from the Arabic word ‘mausim’ which means season Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere at a specific time, while climate refers to long-term atmospheric conditions. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to study climate over a long period of time?

To identify patterns and variations in atmospheric conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for dividing the year into seasons?

Generalized monthly atmospheric conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'monsoon'?

Arabic word ‘mausim’ meaning season Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to divide the world into climatic regions?

To understand and compare different atmospheric conditions Signup and view all the answers

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What does climate refer to?

What are the elements of weather and climate?

How long does weather conditions cover?

How is the year divided based on the generalised monthly atmospheric conditions?

What is the etymology of the word 'monsoon'?

What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

Why is it important to study climate over a long period of time?

What is the basis for dividing the year into seasons?

What is the origin of the word 'monsoon'?

Why is it important to divide the world into climatic regions?

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