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What is weather?
AShort-term atmospheric conditions
BLong-term average patterns
CA type of rock
DA type of soil
SSCClass 6 (SSC)Geography (भूगोल)Ch 4 · Topic 1
Weather and Climate
Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns, both important for understanding our enviro
Core concept
Weather describes the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere, like temperature, rainfall, and wind, which can change quickly.
How it works
Climate refers to the average weather pattern of a region over a long period, typically 30 years or more.
Why it matters
Factors affecting climate include latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, and prevailing winds in a region.
Key detail
Understanding the difference between weather and climate helps us make sense of daily forecasts and long-term environmental patterns.
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• Weather: short-term atmospheric conditions.
• Examples: temperature, rainfall, wind (daily).
• Climate: long-term average weather pattern.
• Typically measured over 30+ years.
• Factors: latitude, altitude, distance from sea.
• Also prevailing winds.
• Weather changes quickly; climate is long-term.
• This helps understand forecasts and patterns.