SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Define climate.
A
the side facing away from the wind and toward which the wind blows
B
the side facing into the wind and from which the wind blows
C
the characteristic pattern of weather in an area over a long period of time
D
the movement of water, as through an ocean or stream
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Climate is the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area. Weather can change from hour-to-hour, day-to-day, month-to-month or even year-to-year. A region’s weather patterns, usually tracked for at least 30 years, are considered its climate. Different parts of the world have different climates.

Detailed explanation-2: -In short, climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area. Some scientists define climate as the average weather for a particular region and time period, usually taken over 30-years.

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