Question

multiple choice question
how do weather and climate differ?
○ weather involves short - term variations in atmospheric phenomena. climate involves long - term averages of variations in weather.
○ weather involves long - term variations in climate. climate involves short - term variations in weather.
○ climate involves short - term variations in atmospheric phenomena. weather involves long - term averages of variations in atmospheric phenomena.
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Explanation:

Weather refers to short-term (daily/weekly) atmospheric conditions like rain or temperature. Climate is the long-term average of these weather patterns over decades or centuries. The correct option distinguishes their time scales.

Answer:

Weather involves short-term variations in atmospheric phenomena. Climate involves long-term averages of variations in weather.