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A nature reserve counted the nests of a heron colony over four years. Year | Nests 2022 | 18 2023 | 22 2024 | 27 2025 | 33 The warden claims that the colony is growing, noting that ____

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

  1. A. the number of nests rose in every year, from 18 in 2022 to 33 in 2025.Correct
  2. B. there were 18 nests in 2022.
  3. C. the number of nests fell between 2023 and 2024.
  4. D. the colony had 33 nests in 2025.

Answer: A. the number of nests rose in every year, from 18 in 2022 to 33 in 2025.

A rise every year, start to finish.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. there were 18 nests in 2022.
A single figure shows no growth.
C. the number of nests fell between 2023 and 2024.
It rose from 22 to 27.
D. the colony had 33 nests in 2025.
A single figure shows no growth.

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