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A council claims that the river is cleaner than it was thirty years ago.

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

  1. A. Otters and kingfishers, which had been absent from the river for thirty years, have returned to it.Correct
  2. B. The river is 40 kilometres long.
  3. C. A new bridge was built over the river last year.
  4. D. The river flows through three towns.

Answer: A. Otters and kingfishers, which had been absent from the river for thirty years, have returned to it.

Wildlife that needs clean water has come back.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The river is 40 kilometres long.
Length.
C. A new bridge was built over the river last year.
A bridge says nothing about the water.
D. The river flows through three towns.
Geography.

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