The average monthly rainfall during the summer months in Boulder, Colorado and in Madison, Wisconsin are shown in the graph below.

Average Monthly Rainfall

Which of the following conclusions could be made from this data?

A.

Madison's summer climate is wetter than Boulder's.

B.

It is hotter in Madison than in Boulder during the summer.

C.

It is hotter in Madison than in Boulder during the winter.

D.

Madison's summer climate is drier than Boulder's.

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Donovan Townsend

21 July, 09:34

The average monthly rainfall during the summer months in Boulder, Colorado and in Madison, Wisconsin are shown in the graph below.

Average Monthly Rainfall

Which of the following conclusions could be made from this data?

A.

Madison's summer climate is wetter than Boulder's.

B.

It is hotter in Madison than in Boulder during the summer.

C.

It is hotter in Madison than in Boulder during the winter.

D.

Madison's summer climate is drier than Boulder's.

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Gretchen Murphy · Answer 1

Answer:D.

Madison's summer climate is wetter than Boulder's.

Explanation:The graph shows that Madison receives more rainfall than Boulder during each of the summer months. Because Madison gets more rain in the summer, Madison's summer climate is wetter than Boulder's.

Climate is defined by the temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind, and amount of precipitation in an area averaged over a long period of time. The Earth has a variety of climates.