Information and IdeasEasy–MediumReading a steady rise
Information and Ideas practice question
A reserve counted its otters in four years.
Year | Otters
2022 | 3
2023 | 5
2024 | 8
2025 | 12
The warden argues that the otter population is growing, noting that ____
Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the statement?
- A. the count rose every year, from 3 in 2022 to 12 in 2025.Correct
- B. there were 3 otters in 2022.
- C. the count fell between 2023 and 2024.
- D. there were 12 otters in 2025.
Answer: A. the count rose every year, from 3 in 2022 to 12 in 2025.
A rise in every year.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. there were 3 otters in 2022.
- A single figure shows no growth.
- C. the count fell between 2023 and 2024.
- It rose from 5 to 8.
- D. there were 12 otters in 2025.
- A single figure shows no growth.
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