Question

12.15-weather forecast practice p.2
what is the main difference between weather and climate?
weather describes daily atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to average conditions over a long time.
weather changes slowly over centuries, but climate changes every day.
weather includes temperature, but climate does not.
weather is only about rain, while climate is only about temperature.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Weather refers to short - term (daily) atmospheric conditions, and climate is the long - term average of these conditions. This matches the scientific definitions.
• Option 2: This is incorrect. Weather changes daily, while climate changes slowly over long periods (like decades or centuries).
• Option 3: Both weather and climate include temperature. So this option is wrong.
• Option 4: Both weather and climate involve multiple factors (not just rain for weather or temperature for climate). So this option is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Weather describes daily atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to average conditions over a long time.