number of earthquakes that occur each year. types of organisms in the environment. number of people living in the area. type of weather that has occurred.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: Scientists are studying the factors that influence the climate of a region. In attempts to gather accurate data, the scientists should use data that includes the

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- number of earthquakes that occur each year.
- types of organisms in the environment.
- number of people living in the area.
- type of weather that has occurred.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

type of weather that has occurred.