For the Following Questions Refer to the Temperature and Dew

question 28

Multiple Choice

For the following questions refer to the temperature and dew point data in the following cities:
-In a blinding snowstorm in Whitehorse, the air temperature and dew point temperature are both -1ºC. Meanwhile, under clear skies in Toronto, the air temperature is 29ºC and the dew point temperature is 3ºC. Which of the following can be concluded from this information?

• A)Whitehorse and Toronto are both located next to the ocean.
• B)The same amount of water vapour is found in the air in Toronto and Whitehorse.
• C)There is more water vapour in the air in Toronto.
• D)There is more water vapour in the Whitehorse snowstorm.

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain in humans and other vertebrates, associated with memory formation and spatial navigation.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that relays sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, and is involved in controlling consciousness and alertness.

Frontal Lobe

One of the four major divisions of the cerebral cortex, involved in decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Spinothalamic Tract

A sensory pathway originating in the spinal cord that transmits information about pain and temperature to the thalamus in the brain.