Question

According to this weather map, it was 65 °F in New Orleans, Louisiana but only 42 °F in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 4, 1871. What is the most likely explanation for this difference?


A
Weather is always colder in the northern cities, regardless of the season

B
Weather travels counterclockwise and changes week-to-week

C
Atmospheric conditions change constantly, creating changes in temperature

D
Weather travels in a circular pattern, so it rotates to each city once a day

Answer 1

The most likely explanation for the temperature difference between New Orleans, Louisiana, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 4, 1871, is:

**C Atmospheric conditions change constantly, creating changes in temperature.**

This option reflects the reality that weather conditions, including temperature, can vary significantly due to a variety of factors, including geographic location, altitude, and the influence of different air masses.