Climate is the ____.
A)average weather conditions an area receives over a short interval
B)average weather conditions an area receives over a long interval
C)annual amount of sunlight an area receives
D)annual amount of rainfall an area receives
E)annual amount of total precipitation that occurs in an area

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Climate refers to the average weather conditions, including temperature, precipitation, and other factors, that an area experiences over a long period of time, typically for several decades or more. This is different from weather, which refers to short-term fluctuations in atmospheric conditions. The other options (A, C, D, and E) all refer to specific components of weather or climate, but none of them provide a comprehensive definition of climate.

Climate Is the ____