Use the table to answer the question.

Question

Day Observations
1 sunny and warm
2 cloudy and rainy
3 drop in temperature
4 clear skies and cold temperatures
A student tracks the daily weather. The student’s observations are logged in the table. Which factor in the atmosphere best explains the student’s observations?

(1 point)
Responses

A warm front moved into the area.
A warm front moved into the area.

A warm air mass replaced a cold air mass.
A warm air mass replaced a cold air mass.

High levels of moisture are contained within an air mass.
High levels of moisture are contained within an air mass.

A cold front moved into the area.

Answer 1

The observations in the table show a progression from "sunny and warm" to "cloudy and rainy," followed by a "drop in temperature" and finally "clear skies and cold temperatures." This pattern suggests that a cold front moved into the area.

A cold front typically brings about changes in weather, including a drop in temperature and can lead to precipitation, as seen with the "cloudy and rainy" conditions. After the cold front passes, you can often experience clearer skies and cooler temperatures.

Thus, the best explanation for the student's observations is:

A cold front moved into the area.