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Q · World Climatemedium · 45s
How is climate change distinguished from weather?
TopicWorld Climate
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Climate represents long-term averages and patterns, whereas weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.
Final Answer: Option B - Climate is long-term average atmospheric conditions; weather is day-to-day changes.