Which of the following is the best definition of 'weather'?
A. The average temperature of a region
B. The study of climate
C. The long-term average of atmospheric conditions
D. The short-term state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility. Climate is the long-term average.
Explanation:
'Burst of the Monsoon' is the sudden arrival of heavy monsoon rains after a period of pre-monsoon showers, marking the official beginning of the monsoon season.
Explanation:
The Polar cell is the large-scale atmospheric circulation that occurs in the polar regions. Cold, dense air sinks at the poles and flows equatorward, rising again at about 60° latitude.
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