Understanding Atmospheric Conditions

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How is climate defined?

Climate refers to the state of the atmosphere at any point in time over an area.
Climate refers to daily variations in temperature and precipitation over a specific region.
Climate refers to seasonal changes in temperature and humidity over a specific location.
Climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time (more than thirty years). (correct)

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Weather refers to long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, and other atmospheric conditions over a large area, while climate refers to the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place.
Weather refers to seasonal variations in atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to daily changes in temperature, humidity, and precipitation.
Weather refers to the average temperature over a large area for a long period of time, while climate refers to short-term variations in atmospheric conditions.
Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, while climate refers to long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, and other atmospheric conditions over a large area. (correct)

What are the elements of weather and climate?

Temperature, ocean currents, wind direction, humidity, and precipitation.
Temperature, air pollution, wind speed, humidity, and precipitation.
Temperature, cloud cover, altitude, latitude, and precipitation.
Temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity, and precipitation. (correct)

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

The year is divided into seasons such as winter, summer or rainy seasons. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'monsoon' mean?

The word 'monsoon' is derived from the Arabic word ‘mausim’ which literally means season. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How is climate defined?

Climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere at any point of time, while climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions over a long period of time. (D) Signup and view all the answers