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A farmer claims that last winter was very cold.

Which finding, if true, would most directly support the farmer's claim?

  1. A. The pond froze solid for six weeks, which had not happened in twenty years.Correct
  2. B. The farmer wore a hat.
  3. C. It rained in March.
  4. D. The farm has forty cows.

Answer: A. The pond froze solid for six weeks, which had not happened in twenty years.

A pond frozen for weeks: cold.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The farmer wore a hat.
Hats are worn in many weathers.
C. It rained in March.
Rain is not cold.
D. The farm has forty cows.
Irrelevant.

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