Question

Which statement best explains the difference between weather and climate? The weather is the climate of an area over a period of time. The climate of an area depends on the weather. The climate is the weather patterns over a long period of time. The weather of an area is the same as its climate.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains the difference between weather and climate is: **"The climate is the weather patterns over a long period of time."**

Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate represents the average weather patterns in a region over an extended period, typically 30 years or more.