It is a clear, cloudless, windless day in January in Oklahoma City. At noon the temperature is 46°F. What can you expect about the temperature later that night at 10 P.M.?

Question

A.
It will be exactly 46°F.
B.
It will be cooler than 46°F.
C.
It will begin to rain.
D.
It will be warmer than 46°F.

Answer 1

Given that it is a clear, cloudless, windless day in January in Oklahoma City, the expected trend for temperatures during the night is generally a decrease. In January, nights tend to be cooler than days, especially with no clouds to trap heat. Therefore, you can expect that the temperature later that night at 10 P.M. will be cooler than it was at noon.

The most appropriate answer is:

B. It will be cooler than 46°F.