Long before the weather forecast appeared on the nightly local news, farmers had their own way of predicting the weather. This makes sense because, after all, their livelihood depended on it. While some people might discount their predictions as mere tall tales, there is indeed some truth in many of their sayings. For instance, there is an old saying: "Frogs croaking in the lagoon means rain will come real soon." Frogs are cold-blooded amphibians, so they require moist skin and relatively high temperatures to be active. Their croaking implies that the temperature and humidity are high-and these can often precede summer thunderstorms. Far from being a pest, this creature can actually give a farmer insight into approaching weather patterns. It's probably even be more accurate than a weather forecast on the nightly news!
Based on their titles, which of the following articles would provide the most reliable information for a student who wanted to learn more about making day-to-day weather predictions?

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Meteorologists use hard data (humidity, temperature, etc.) to predict the weather. This could be a good source to turn to.
"Today's Weather Forecast: June 2nd" is incorrect. An article entitled "Today's Weather Forecast: June 2nd" would only describe the weather for one day-June 2nd. It would not provide any information about how to predict the weather.
"World in Crisis: How the Changing Climate Affects You" is incorrect. Climate describes weather patterns over the long term. This article would be good for learning about long-term climate changes, but not good for short-term weather predicting.
"Storms of Passion: A Brief Memoir" is incorrect. This article is a memoir-a biography written from personal knowledge or special sources. It probably has nothing to do with weather predictions.

Long Before the Weather Forecast Appeared on the Nightly Local