Weather is all around us. It is what happens from minute to minute. Rain and snow are examples of weather. Climate, on the other hand, is quite different. Climate is the pattern of weather experienced over a long period of time in a certain area. A region that has high temperatures over many years has hot climate. Knowing the weather can help you choose what to wear today. Knowing the climate can help a farmer choose what crops to plant. Based on the information presented in the passage, which of the following conclusions can the reader make?

A
The weather today will be like the weather tomorrow.

B
Knowing the climate makes it easy to predict the weather.

C
If it is cold today, you almost certainly live in a cold climate.

D
Weather can change quickly, but climate changes slowly.

E
The climate in the desert is highly variable.