Question

q10. what is the difference in meaning between the term weather and climate?
weather refers to local conditions, and climate refers to global conditions.
weather refers to short - term variations in conditions, and climate refers to long - term variations in conditions.
weather refers to small storms, and climate refers to large storms.
weather refers to wind and rain, and climate refers to processes like convection.
there is no difference between weather and climate.

Explanation:

Weather is the short - term atmospheric conditions (e.g., daily temperature, precipitation). Climate is the long - term average of weather conditions over a significant period (usually 30 years or more).

Answer:

Weather refers to short - term variations in conditions, and climate refers to long - term variations in conditions.