Multiple choice

Which of the following correctly defines climate?

  1. A change in the atmospheric condition

  2. Weather of a place over a long period of time

  3. General conditions of atmosphere at a particular time and place

  4. Temperature at a particular region
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Climate is defined as the weather conditions prevailing in an area over a long period of time (typically 30+ years). It represents long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, rainfall, etc. Option A describes change in atmospheric conditions (too vague). Option C describes weather at a particular time and place (that's WEATHER, not climate). Option D only mentions temperature (climate includes multiple elements). Only option B correctly captures the time aspect essential to climate definition.

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