Original Project
Weather and Climate I: Basic Elements
Processes that take place on the surface of the earth influence the composition and the temperature of the atmos…
Item WC012002: The temperature of land can affect the temperature of the air above the land if the land is warmer than the air and if it is colder than the air.
Can the temperature of land affect the temperature of air as the air moves over the land?
- Yes, if the land is colder than the air or if the land is warmer than the air
- Yes, if the land is colder than the air but not if it is warmer than the air
- Yes, if the land is warmer than the air but not if it is colder than the air
- No, the temperature of land cannot affect the temperature of air as the air moves over the land.
- Distribution of Responses
- Students Responding Correctly
| Group | Correct | Total | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1491 | 3621 | 41% |
| Grades | |||
| 6–8 | 789 | 2074 | 38% |
| 9–12 | 700 | 1541 | 45% |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 688 | 1708 | 40% |
| Female | 780 | 1838 | 42% |
| Primary Language | |||
| English | 1314 | 3155 | 42% |
| Other | 131 | 346 | 38% |