Question

which type of correlation would you expect between a city’s monthly temperature averages and precipitation totals? why? a: 1. strong negative correlation between the monthly temperature averages and the amount of precipitation b: d. relatively no correlation c: 98: strong positive correlation between the monthly temperature and the amount of precipitation d: 1. strong positive correlation between the monthly temperature averages and the amount of precipitation

Explanation:

To determine the correlation between a city’s monthly temperature averages and precipitation totals, we analyze the relationship. In general, temperature and precipitation don't have a consistent strong positive or negative correlation across all cities. For example, some cities might have varying precipitation patterns independent of temperature (e.g., coastal cities with year - round precipitation regardless of temperature, or cities with complex climate systems). So, there is relatively no correlation between them. Option A suggests a strong negative correlation, but this isn't universal (e.g., in some tropical regions, higher temperatures can lead to more precipitation). Options C and D suggest strong positive correlations, which also isn't a universal rule as precipitation depends on many factors like humidity, wind patterns, and geographical location, not just temperature.

Answer:

B. relatively no correlation