The weather reporter predicts that there is a 20% chance of snow tomorrow for a certain region.What is meant by this phrase?
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A)Snow occurs 20% of the time in this region.
B)In circumstances "like this," snow occurs 20% of the time.
C)The occurrence of snow is "truly random" and will occur 20% of the time.
D)It will rain 20% of the day tomorrow.
E)20% of the time it snows on this date.

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This phrase means that based on historical weather data and current conditions, when similar weather patterns have occurred in the past, snow has fallen 20% of the time. It's a probabilistic forecast based on patterns and models, not a statement about the frequency of snow on specific dates or a guarantee of randomness.

The Weather Reporter Predicts That There Is a 20% Chance