Which of the Following Is an Example of Weather

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of weather?

• A) The average annual rainfall in a North American desert is 33 cm per year.
• B) The average summer temperature at a specific location has increased from 30°C in the 1950s to 32°C in the 1990s.
• C) A single location received 10 cm of snow on January 1, 2011, but no snow on January 2, 2011.
• D) The composition of the soil differs between the coastal beaches and the eastern forests of North America.

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Definitions:

Probability

The likelihood of an event happening is measured on a scale from 0 to 1, where 0 equals no chance of occurring and 1 denotes definite occurrence.

Normal Model

A type of statistical distribution that is symmetric and bell-shaped, representing the distribution of many types of data; commonly known as the normal distribution.

Safety Roadblock

A barrier or measure implemented to enhance safety by preventing accidents or unsafe situations.

Seat Belt

A safety device in vehicles, designed to secure the occupant against harmful movement that may result during a collision or a sudden stop.