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Wheat yield on a farm (tonnes per hectare) Field | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 North | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.8 South | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.2 A farmer observes that the two fields have moved in opposite directions: ____

Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the statement?

  1. A. the North field's yield rose each year from 7.1 to 7.8 tonnes per hectare, while the South field's fell each year from 8.0 to 7.2.Correct
  2. B. the South field yielded 8.0 tonnes per hectare in 2022.
  3. C. the North field yielded more than the South field in 2024.
  4. D. both fields yielded between 7 and 8 tonnes per hectare each year.

Answer: A. the North field's yield rose each year from 7.1 to 7.8 tonnes per hectare, while the South field's fell each year from 8.0 to 7.2.

One rose, one fell, year by year.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. the South field yielded 8.0 tonnes per hectare in 2022.
One figure.
C. the North field yielded more than the South field in 2024.
True, but not a trend in opposite directions.
D. both fields yielded between 7 and 8 tonnes per hectare each year.
True, but describes a range, not opposite movement.

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