During a week in the summer, an area had two days of thunderstorms, two days that were cloudy and humid, and three days that were hot and sunny.This is a description of the area's
A) climate, because it takes place over time.
B) climate, because it is predictable.
C) climate, because it involves long-term changes.
D) weather, because it involves short-term changes.
E) weather, because it describes variations in temperature and humidity.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The description only covers a week, which is a short period of time, indicating that it represents the area's weather and not climate. Therefore, options A, B, and C can be eliminated. Similarly, the description mentions variations in temperature and humidity, but it does not provide enough data to determine long-term patterns, ruling out option E. Therefore, the best answer is D: weather, because it involves short-term changes.

During a Week in the Summer, an Area Had Two