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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?

  1. A. the count rose every year, from 3 in 2022 to 12 in 2025.Correct
  2. B. there were 3 otters in 2022.
  3. C. the count fell between 2023 and 2024.
  4. 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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