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Which of the following best describes the weather forecast and the actual high temperature for Monday? A) The meteorologist forecasted a high temperature of 80°F, and the actual temperature was 76°F. B) The meteorologist forecasted a high temperature of 76°F, and the actual temperature was 80°F. C) The meteorologist did not provide a forecast for Monday's high temperature. D) The meteorologist forecasted a high temperature of 60°F, and the actual temperature was 80°F.

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Final answer:

Based on the monthly temperature range provided, options involving an 80°F forecast or actual temperature are less likely, as these are outliers in the data. So, C is the option.

Explanation:

If we look at the provided data of daily high temperatures for a month, the highest temperature recorded is 95°F. This seems like an outlier when compared to the other temperatures listed. All other temperatures range from 61°F to 79°F, which indicates that a forecast of 80°F would be unusually high. Therefore, options A and B, which reference a forecast or actual temperature of 80°F, are less likely. Option D is also unlikely because it suggests a forecast of 60°F, which is not aligned with any of the high temperatures near the end of the month.

Coming back to the question, if no specific forecast data is given for Monday, we cannot accurately determine if the forecast was correct without making assumptions. However, considering the temperature range presented and the nature of the question, we might infer that option C is the best answer if it turns out that no forecast was provided or available for Monday. Still, without specific details for the forecast on Monday, this remains a speculative answer.

Determining the weather patterns or explaining meteorological phenomena, like the effects of a cold front that drops the temperature by 40.0 Fahrenheit degrees or the conditions for the unusual warmth in Europe, requires a broader understanding of climate data and trends, rather than focusing on a single day's forecast and temperature.

Therefore, the option is C.

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