Unusual Warm Weather in Boston: Breaking Records

What was the high temperature recorded in Boston on November 6, 2024?

• 76 degrees

• 78 degrees

• 82 degrees

• 84 degrees

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Which city had a high temperature of 78 degrees on November 6, 2024?

• Boston

• Worcester

• Springfield

• Cambridge

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What is one reason mentioned for the unusual warmth in Boston?

• Increased rainfall

• Repeating weather patterns

• Decreased humidity

• Stronger storms.

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What natural events preceded the current warm weather in Massachusetts?

• Earthquakes

• Drought and wildfires

• Floods

• Tornadoes

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How many record high temperatures have been set in the last three weeks according to the article?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

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The repeated weather pattern in New England involves high pressure in the northeast and warm winds from the ____.

• north

• south

• east

• west

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Climate change is a factor in Boston's warm weather. True or False?

• True

• False

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Over the last 15 years, there have been more 'top 10 warmest' months than 'top 10 coldest' months in Boston. True or False?

• True

• False

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Fill in the blank: Climate change continues to increase the frequency of extreme ______ days.

• cold

• warm

• rainy

• snowy

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What is expected to happen to Boston's weather in the next one to two weeks?

• It will get colder

• It will remain warm

• It will snow

• It will be windy.

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