Question

the following chart presents the number of new and abandoned hazardous waste sites found in various regions in the united states by the 1990s. us hazardous waste sites by region which region has the greatest number of hazardous waste sites? estimate the number. a. the ne central has the greatest number of hazardous waste sites at about 280 hazardous sites. b. the ne central has the greatest number of hazardous waste sites at about 220 hazardous sites

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the bar heights

Compare the heights of the bars in the graph. The taller the bar, the more hazardous waste sites.

Step2: Identify the tallest bar

The bar for the Mid - Atlantic region is the tallest. Estimate its height. Looking at the y - axis (number of hazardous sites), the Mid - Atlantic bar reaches approximately 280.

Answer:

a. The Mid - Atlantic has the greatest number of hazardous waste sites at about 280 hazardous sites.