Question

In class, students learn that last night’s low temperature was a record for their city. The low temperature for last night, May 1st, was 3 ºC. Before last night, the record low temperature was 9 ºC.



The students were surprised that it was so cold last night because it is usually much warmer in May. Over the past 30 years, the average low temperature in their city at the beginning of May is 22 ºC.

Which statement best summarizes the information above?
Responses
A The climate in this city changed overnight.The climate in this city changed overnight.
B The city’s climate last night was different from the city’s usual climate.The city’s climate last night was different from the city’s usual climate.
C The city’s weather last night was similar to the city’s usual climate. The city’s weather last night was similar to the city’s usual climate.
D The city’s weather last night was different from the city’s usual climate.The city’s weather last night was different from the city’s usual climate.

Answer 1

D

Reason: Last night’s temperature is a short-term event (weather) and was much colder than the 30-year average (climate). Climate does not change overnight, so the correct statement is that the city’s weather last night was different from its usual climate.