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Information and Ideas practice question

Hours of sunshine recorded at a weather station: May: 180 June: 210 July: 240 August: 200

Which statement is best supported by the data?

  1. A. Sunshine rose each month from May to July and then fell in August.Correct
  2. B. August was the sunniest month.
  3. C. Sunshine fell every month after May.
  4. D. June had less sunshine than May.

Answer: A. Sunshine rose each month from May to July and then fell in August.

180 → 210 → 240, then 200.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. August was the sunniest month.
July's 240 is the highest.
C. Sunshine fell every month after May.
June and July rose.
D. June had less sunshine than May.
210 > 180.

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