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A gardener claims that this spring was unusually dry.

Which finding, if true, would most directly support the gardener's claim?

  1. A. Rainfall in March, April, and May was less than half the usual amount.Correct
  2. B. The gardener planted tomatoes in May.
  3. C. The days were longer in June.
  4. D. The garden has a new fence.

Answer: A. Rainfall in March, April, and May was less than half the usual amount.

Half the usual rain over the spring months.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The gardener planted tomatoes in May.
Planting says nothing about rain.
C. The days were longer in June.
Day length is not dryness.
D. The garden has a new fence.
Irrelevant.

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