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 of the facts mentioned above best describes the climate in this city?
Responses
A Last night, the city had a record low temperature.Last night, the city had a record low temperature.
B Before last night, the city’s record low temperature for May 1st was 9 ºC.Before last night, the city’s record low temperature for May 1st was 9 ºC.
C The city’s low temperature last night was 3 ºC. The city’s low temperature last night was 3 ºC.
D Over the past 30 years, the average low temperature in this city at the beginning of May is 22 ºC.

Answer 1

D

Climate is described by long-term averages and patterns; the 30-year average low of 22 ºC best characterizes the city's climate.