Use the table to answer the 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 cold front moved into the area. A cold 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 warm air mass replaced a cold air mass. A warm air mass replaced a cold air mass. A warm front moved into the area.

Answer 1

The best explanation for the student’s observations is: A cold front moved into the area.

This is supported by the observations of a drop in temperature, followed by clear and cold skies, which are characteristic of the passage of a cold front.