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Climatology terms: The highest and lowest values of a weather element observed over the entire record period are called what? Recognize the standard meteorological term for all-time highs/lows. Choose the correct term.

Q: Climatology terms: The highest and lowest values of a weather element observed over the entire record period are called what? Recognize the standard meteorological term for all-time highs/lows. Choose the correct term.

Concept/Approach Across the whole observation period, the all-time maximum and minimum are termed absolute extremes (as opposed to relative or monthly extremes). Final Answer Absolute extremes

Difficulty: Easy

Extremes
Average extremes
Absolute extremes
Relative extremes

Correct Answer: Absolute extremes

Explanation:

Concept/Approach
Across the whole observation period, the all-time maximum and minimum are termed absolute extremes (as opposed to relative or monthly extremes).

Final Answer
Absolute extremes

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