Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the distinction between weather and climate?
A) The terms weather and climate are interchangeable.
B) The time scale for weather is longer than that for climate.
C) The time scale for weather is shorter than that for climate.
D) Weather is what you expect; climate is what you get on a given day.
E) Sudden or extreme weather events are good indicators of a changing climate.
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