The actual temperature on any given day is the _________,while the range of expected values,based on location and time of year,is the __________.

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Weather refers to the specific atmospheric conditions (such as temperature, precipitation, wind) at a particular place and time, while climate refers to the long-term patterns and trends of these conditions in a region. Therefore, weather represents the actual temperature on a given day, while climate represents the range of expected values. Option A incorrectly substitutes climate for weather, while option B refers to albedo and radiative forcings, which are not directly relevant to the question. Option D incorrectly uses prediction instead of weather, and option E conflates forecast (a prediction of future weather) with reality.

The Actual Temperature on Any Given Day Is the _________,While