In which situation would it be a mistake to treat local weather as climate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Calling a region's climate hot based on one hot day
D is correct. Heat on a single day describes the weather of that day, not the climate of the region. Climate is based on long-term patterns of conditions such as temperature, rainfall, and wind, usually measured over about 30 years. Option A, which uses average rainfall over thirty years, is appropriate for studying climate. Exam tip: short-term conditions indicate weather; long-term averages and trends indicate climate.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Calling a region's climate hot based on one hot day
Why is this the correct answer?
D is correct. Heat on a single day describes the weather of that day, not the climate of the region. Climate is based on long-term patterns of conditions such as temperature, rainfall, and wind, usually measured over about 30 years. Option A, which uses average rainfall over thirty years, is appropriate for studying climate. Exam tip: short-term conditions indicate weather; long-term averages and trends indicate climate.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Geography question. Chapter: Climate. Topic: Concept.
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