To determine which statement is best supported by the data collected by Sarah and Ruby, we can analyze the average high and low temperatures for Norfolk (by the ocean) and Roanoke (inland) for both summer and winter months.
Summer Months (June, July, August):
- Norfolk:
- June High: 85°F
- July High: 88°F
- August High: 86°F
- Roanoke:
- June High: 85°F
- July High: 88°F
- August High: 85°F
Both locations have similar summer high temperatures.
Winter Months (December, January, February):
- Norfolk:
- December Low: 36°F
- January Low: 32°F
- February Low: 33°F
- Roanoke:
- December Low: 32°F
- January Low: 28°F
- February Low: 30°F
In winter, Norfolk has a higher average low temperature than Roanoke.
Evaluating the Statements:
A. Locations by the ocean typically do not get as warm in the summer as locations that are located inland.
- This is not supported, as both locations have similar summer highs.
B. Locations by the ocean typically get much warmer in the summer than locations that are located inland.
- This is not supported; both locations have similar temperatures.
C. Locations by the ocean typically do not get as cold in the winter as locations that are located inland.
- This is supported, as Norfolk's average low temperatures in winter are higher than Roanoke's.
D. Locations by the ocean typically get much colder in the winter than locations that are located inland.
- This is not supported; Norfolk has milder average lows than Roanoke.
Conclusion:
The best supported statement by the data is: C. Locations by the ocean typically do not get as cold in the winter as locations that are located inland.
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