Suppose the minimum temperature reported in the newspaper is 2°C, but you notice ice crystals (frost) on the grass in the morning. Which of the following describes the most likely reason for this apparent discrepancy?
A. Temperature readings were taken in shelters more than 1.5 metres above the ground.
B. The newspaper reported the wrong temperature.
C. The thermometer was read before the minimum temperature was reached for that day.
D. The thermometer was in error.
Answer: A
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