Weather vs Climate

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Which term describes the average weather conditions over a long period of time in a given place?

Weather
Seasons
Atmosphere
Climate (correct)

Which city experiences sweltering, humid, wet, and clear summers?

Karachi
Switzerland
Islamabad (correct)
Pakistan

What type of climate does Karachi have?

Mediterranean
Arctic
Temperate
Tropical (correct)

What factor determines the temperature of a place based on its distance from the equator?

Latitude (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do places around the equator receive concentrated sunshine in a small area?

Due to the angle of the sun's rays (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Weather refers to changes in the atmosphere for a short period of time at a given place, while climate describes the average weather conditions over a long period of time in a given place. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four distinct seasons in Pakistan and Switzerland?

The four distinct seasons in Pakistan and Switzerland are spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the summer weather in Islamabad.

In Islamabad, the summer weather is sweltering, humid, wet, and clear. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the winter weather in Islamabad.

In Islamabad, the winter weather is short, cold, and partly cloudy. Signup and view all the answers

What type of climate does Karachi experience?

Karachi experiences a tropical climate with warm winters and hot summers. Signup and view all the answers

Climate

Average weather conditions over a long period in a place.

Islamabad Summer

Sweltering, humid, wet, and clear weather in summer.