What role does the Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS) play in weather forecasting?

If anyone would be able to me out with these three questions it would be these are from the chem 2202 course.

In vapor-liquid equilibrium in a binary mixture, both components are generally present in both phases. how many degrees of freedom are there for such a system? the reaction between nitrogen and hydrogen to form ammonia occurs in the gas phase. how many degrees of freedom are there for this system? steam and coal react at high temperatures to form hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and methane. the following reactions have been suggested as being involved in the chemical transformation:

Polar bears give birth and hunt on sea ice. which of the following would polar bears survive during the melting of arctic ice? growing another layer of fur during summer migrate inland to search for different food sources staying put until the ice refreezes sticking to the usual diet of seals