Question : The weather pattern of a location based on weather data collected over a long period, such as 25 years, is called ___________ of that location.
Option 1: ecology
Option 2: climate
Option 3: landforms
Option 4: environment
Correct Answer: climate
Solution : The correct option is climate.
Weather is the temporary state of the atmosphere, while climate refers to the average of the weather conditions over a longer period. Major factors that determine the climate are latitude, longitude, distribution of land and water, mountains, distance from the sea and altitude.