Suppose the Minimum Temperature Reported in the Newspaper Is 2°C

question 105

Multiple Choice

Suppose the minimum temperature reported in the newspaper is 2°C, but you notice ice crystals (frost) on the grass in the morning. Which of the following describes the most likely reason for this apparent discrepancy?

• A)Temperature readings were taken in shelters more than 1.5 metres above the ground.
• B)The newspaper reported the wrong temperature.
• C)The thermometer was read before the minimum temperature was reached for that day.
• D)The thermometer was in error.

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