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.
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.
A cold front moved into the area.
A warm air mass replaced a cold air mass.
1 answer
Based on the student's observations, the factor in the atmosphere that best explains the weather patterns is:
A cold front moved into the area.
Explanation: The observations indicate a drop in temperature and clear cold skies, which are characteristic outcomes of a cold front moving in. Cold fronts typically bring cooler temperatures and can lead to changes from warm or cloudy conditions to clearer and colder weather.
