In the last year board examination, Rahul were asked a question where he had to choose the statement which was/were incorrect? Will you be able to answer this question?
(a) Prediction of weather in advance is called weather forecasting.
(b) The scientific study of weather is called meteorology.
(c) The times of sunrise and sunset also change during the year.
(d) Days are longer in winter and nights are shorter, on the other hand days are shorter in summer but nights are longer.
Correct Answer: (d) Days are longer in winter and nights are shorter, on the other hand, days are shorter in summer but nights are longer.
Explanation:
Days are shorter in winter and nights are longer, on the other hand, days are longer in summer but nights are shorter.
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