Question

use the graph to answer the following questions. which state has the highest level of air pollution particles for the year 2014? which state shows the least change in air pollution particles from 2006 to 2015? what action is most likely to have helped reduce the rate of air pollution particles?

Explanation:

• For the first question, we look at the value of each state's line at 2014. The highest - value line (based on the graph's visual representation) corresponds to the state with the highest pollution.
• For the second question, we calculate the difference between the 2006 and 2015 values for each state. The state with the smallest difference shows the least change.
• For the third question, common actions to reduce air pollution particles include stricter emission standards (e.g., for factories, vehicles), which limit the amount of pollutants released into the air.

Answer:

• Which state has the highest level of air pollution particles for the year 2014? Virginia
• Which state shows the least change in air pollution particles from 2006 to 2015? Wyoming
• What action is most likely to have helped reduce the rate of air pollution particles? Stricter emission standards for factories and vehicles