GIVING BRAINLIEST What defines a climate zone?

A) An area that has similar average temperatures and precipitation throughout
B) An area that has the same types of plants and animals throughout
C) The average temperature and precipitation in an area over a long period of time
D) The weather conditions in an area at a certain time

I think  D...     or A

Explanation:

Climate zones are areas with distinct climates, which occur in east-west direction around the Earth, and can be classified using different climatic parametres. ... Due to temperature differences caused by the differences in radiation, recurring climatic conditions develop, such as winter and summer.