Question

What is a heat wave primarily characterized as?

• A. A prolonged period of excessively hot and often humid weather.
• B. A sudden drop in temperature over a small area.
• C. A short burst of moderate temperatures.
• D. A period of heavy rainfall and mild temperatures.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. A prolonged period of excessively hot and often humid weather.

• A heat wave is primarily characterized as a prolonged period of unusually hot and often humid weather. This means the temperatures are significantly higher than what is typically expected for a given region at that time of year, and the elevated heat persists for several days or even weeks.