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Nesting pairs of three seabird species on an island Species | 2014 | 2024 Puffin | 1,200 | 1,900 Kittiwake | 3,400 | 2,100 Guillemot | 5,000 | 5,200 A researcher reports that the island's seabird species have fared very differently over the decade: ____

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

  1. A. puffin pairs increased from 1,200 to 1,900, while kittiwake pairs fell from 3,400 to 2,100.Correct
  2. B. guillemots were the most numerous species in both years.
  3. C. there were 5,000 guillemot pairs in 2014.
  4. D. all three species increased between 2014 and 2024.

Answer: A. puffin pairs increased from 1,200 to 1,900, while kittiwake pairs fell from 3,400 to 2,100.

One rose, one fell: different fates.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. guillemots were the most numerous species in both years.
True, but not a difference in fortunes.
C. there were 5,000 guillemot pairs in 2014.
One figure only.
D. all three species increased between 2014 and 2024.
Kittiwakes fell.

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