Question

1. what is it called when the weather of a place averaged over an extended period of time (years)?

a precipitation
b climate
c weather
d atmosphere

1. what is it called when it is the day - to - day state of the atmosphere for a given area?

a precipitation
b climate
c weather
d atmosphere

1. which type of severe weather can form when thunderstorms are present?

a thunderstorm
b tornado
c hurricane
d blizzard

Explanation:

1. Climate is the long - term average of weather conditions over years. Precipitation is the amount of water falling as rain, snow, etc. Weather is short - term, and the atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.
2. Weather refers to the day - to - day state of the atmosphere in a given area. Climate is long - term, precipitation is a part of weather, and the atmosphere is the medium.
3. Tornadoes can form from thunderstorms. Thunderstorms are the initial condition, hurricanes form over warm ocean waters, and blizzards are winter storms with snow.

Answer:

1. B. Climate
2. C. Weather
3. B. Tornado