A student wants to study the climate of the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. She analyzes weather data collected over 10 years for this region of the state. The student determines that the climate has remained constant over the 10 years. How could the student best improve her climate study? Responses Because scientists compare climate zones, the student should analyze weather data from more than one region in Texas. Because scientists compare climate zones, the student should analyze weather data from more than one region in Texas. Because scientists look at weather data for a period of 30 years or more when studying climate, the student should analyze data from a longer time period. Because scientists look at weather data for a period of 30 years or more when studying climate, the student should analyze data from a longer time period. Because scientists compare climate zones, the student should compare weather data from Texas and another area of the world located nearer to the equator. Because scientists compare climate zones, the student should compare weather data from Texas and another area of the world located nearer to the equator. Because scientists only look at climate data for a period of 100 years or more when studying weather, the student should analyze data from a longer time period.
