Question

1a. which of these statements best describes a climate?
choose an option
a it rained for three days straight last week.
b the weather in southern california is usually sunny and warm.
c most of the northeast experienced little snowfall this winter.
d today, it is 55 degrees and windy.

Explanation:

Climate refers to the long - term patterns of weather in a particular area. Option B describes the usual (long - term) weather conditions in southern California (sunny and warm), which is a climate description. Option A is a short - term (last week) weather event (rain for three days). Option C is about a short - term (this winter) weather situation (little snowfall). Option D is a description of the current (today) weather (55 degrees and windy).

Answer:

B. The weather in southern California is usually sunny and warm.