Question

in new mexico, the weather tends to be warm and dry in the spring is considered

climate

weather

Explanation:

Climate refers to the long - term average of weather conditions in a particular area. The statement mentions that in New Mexico, the weather tends to be warm and dry in the spring. This is a long - term pattern (spring is a season, and the tendency implies over multiple years), which is characteristic of climate. Weather, on the other hand, refers to the short - term atmospheric conditions (e.g., today's temperature, tomorrow's rain).

Answer:

climate