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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A town planted 2,000 street trees between 2015 and 2020. - Summer afternoon temperatures on tree-lined streets are now 3 degrees lower than on bare streets. - The trees cost $400 each. - Residents chose the species. The student wants to present the planting and its effect on temperature.

Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. After the town planted 2,000 street trees between 2015 and 2020, summer afternoon temperatures on tree-lined streets fell to 3 degrees below those on bare streets.Correct
  2. B. The trees cost $400 each.
  3. C. Residents chose the species.
  4. D. The town planted 2,000 street trees.

Answer: A. After the town planted 2,000 street trees between 2015 and 2020, summer afternoon temperatures on tree-lined streets fell to 3 degrees below those on bare streets.

Planting, then the cooler streets.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The trees cost $400 each.
Cost.
C. Residents chose the species.
Who chose.
D. The town planted 2,000 street trees.
The planting without its effect.

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