Janice looked out the window. Her yard still had snow on it. Snow on the yard across the street had melted. Why did Janice’s yard MOST LIKELY still have snow?

Question

Responses

A More snow fell in Janice’s yard.More snow fell in Janice’s yard.

B Less sunlight fell on Janice’s yard.Less sunlight fell on Janice’s yard.

C The air in Janice’s yard was warmer.The air in Janice’s yard was warmer.

D The air in the yard across the street was colder

Answer 1

The most likely reason Janice’s yard still had snow while the yard across the street did not is:

B Less sunlight fell on Janice’s yard.

This option suggests that if Janice’s yard is receiving less sunlight, it would take longer for the snow to melt compared to the yard across the street that is receiving more sunlight.