Zach invited his friend Sydney to a pool party over the weekend. Sydney informed Zach that the climate was supposed to be rainy over the weekend and suggested that he change his plans. Zach explained to Sydney that she had misused the word “climate” and she should have used the word “weather” instead. Which of the following statements accurately clarifies the confusion between Zach and Sydney? A). Zach is correct; the weather for this area is typically tropical and wet.

B). Sydney is correct; there has been an abundance of rainfall within the last month, changing the climate of this particular area.

C). Zach is correct; the climate of an environment is determined by patterns in weather conditions over an extended period of time.

D). Sydney is correct; the climate of an environment can change constantly based on weather, wind, and front patterns in the area.