Multiple choice Which of the following is an example of weather? Rainfall averages for Seattle over 40 years The fact that deserts tend to be hot & dry A record cold day in Phoenix There are glaciers in Glacier National Park Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Weather refers to the short-term, day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere in a specific place. A single record cold day is a short-term atmospheric event, whereas long-term averages and regional characteristics describe climate.