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Problem 5 - Entrance Test

The following graph displays the average monthly rainfall (bars) and average monthly temperature (line) for a city over a year. [Imagine a combined bar and line graph with the following conceptual data: Jan: Rain 80mm, Temp 10°C Feb: Rain 70mm, Temp 12°C Mar: Rain 60mm, Temp 15°C Apr: Rain 40mm, Temp 18°C May: Rain 20mm, Temp 22°C Jun: Rain 10mm, Temp 25°C Jul: Rain 5mm, Temp 28°C Aug: Rain 10mm, Temp 27°C Sep: Rain 20mm, Temp 24°C Oct: Rain 40mm, Temp 20°C Nov: Rain 60mm, Temp 15°C Dec: Rain 70mm, Temp 12°C] During which month did the city experience its highest average temperature AND simultaneously relatively low rainfall (less than 60mm)?

Correct: A

First, identify the month with the highest average temperature. According to the conceptual data, July has the highest average temperature at 28°C. Next, check the rainfall for July. The rainfall in July is 5mm. Since 5mm is less than 60mm, July meets the condition of 'relatively low rainfall'. Therefore, July is the month that experienced both its highest average temperature and relatively low rainfall.