Climate refers to "the conditions of temperature and preciptation" over a _________ period of time. Weather refers to the same conditions, but over a _________ period of time.
The only two words I have left to put in the blanks are shorter and longer. I'm not sure which word goes in which blank.
Weather is what you're experiencing right now. Climate tells what the weather is like over a long period of time.
oh, I get it, thanks
To determine which word goes in each blank, let's break down the definitions of climate and weather:
Climate refers to "the conditions of temperature and precipitation" over a _________ period of time.
Climate is a long-term concept, so the appropriate word to go in the blank is "longer."
Next:
Weather refers to the same conditions, but over a _________ period of time.
Weather, on the other hand, is a short-term concept, so the correct word to go in the blank is "shorter."
So, to complete the sentence correctly:
Climate refers to "the conditions of temperature and precipitation" over a LONGER period of time.
Weather refers to the same conditions, but over a SHORTER period of time.