To solve this problem, we need to determine how many days in January the temperature was below $0^\circ\text{C}$ based on the provided weather diagram.
Step 1: Understand the Diagram Key
Looking at the legend (the key) on the left side of the image:
- The symbol with
four red petals represents a day where the temperature is
below $0^\circ\text{C}$ (specifically between $-5^\circ\text{C}$ and $0^\circ\text{C}$).
- The other symbols represent different conditions:
- One petal: Clear sky, above $0^\circ\text{C}$.
- Two petals: Cloudy, above $0^\circ\text{C}$.
- Three petals: Rain/Snow mix, around $0^\circ\text{C}$.
So, we are looking for the count of the
four-petal flower symbol.
Step 2: Count the Symbols in the Calendar Grid
The calendar grid shows the weather for each day of January. Let's count the four-petal flowers row by row or group by group.
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First block (top left): There are
3 four-petal flowers.
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Second block (below the first): There are
4 four-petal flowers.
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Third block (middle right): There are
4 four-petal flowers.
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Fourth block (bottom left): There are
3 four-petal flowers.
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Fifth block (bottom right): There are
4 four-petal flowers.
Let's double-check by counting them all directly from the visual pattern:
1. Top-left cluster: 3 symbols.
2. Below that cluster: 4 symbols.
3. Middle-right cluster: 4 symbols.
4. Bottom-left cluster: 3 symbols.
5. Bottom-right cluster: 4 symbols.
Total count = $3 + 4 + 4 + 3 + 4$
Step 3: Calculate the Sum
$$3 + 4 = 7$$
$$7 + 4 = 11$$
$$11 + 3 = 14$$
$$14 + 4 = 18$$
So, there are 18 days represented by the four-petal flower symbol.
Verification:
Let's re-read the question carefully: "How many days in January were below $0^\circ\text{C}$?"
The legend states: "Four petals... indicate temperatures below $0^\circ\text{C}$."
Therefore, counting the four-petal icons gives us the correct answer.
Let's recount visually one more time to be absolutely sure.
- Row 1 of icons: 3 icons
- Row 2 of icons: 4 icons
- Row 3 of icons: 4 icons
- Row 4 of icons: 3 icons
- Row 5 of icons: 4 icons
Sum: $3 + 4 + 4 + 3 + 4 = 18$.
Final Answer:
18
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