Climate refers to the long-term average weather conditions of a particular area, typically measured over 30 years or more. It includes factors such as temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and humidity, and can have a significant impact on the flora, fauna, and human societies that inhabit the region. Therefore, the correct choice is B - the average weather conditions an area receives over a long period of time.

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Climate Is the

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Climate is the

A) average weather conditions an area receives over a short period of time.
B) average weather conditions an area receives over a long period of time.
C) amount of sunlight an area receives over the course of a year.
D) amount of rainfall an area receives over the course of a year.
E) amount of erosion that occurs in an area over the course of a year.

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