Question

the following table shows the relationship between production of sulfur dioxide (tonnes per day) and nitrogen oxide compounds (tonnes per day) in ten regions of alberta. these compounds are released into the atmosphere and are pollutants. analyze the data then answer the questions. tons of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide compounds produced per day in different regions of alberta 23. as indicated from the data, which region of alberta is most heavily polluted? a. 4 b. 7 c. 9 d. 10

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total pollutants for each region

For region 1: \(19.8 + 3.4=23.2\)
For region 2: \(0.0+0.0 = 0\)
For region 3: \(400.6+183.2 = 583.8\)
For region 4: \(355.8+29.7=385.5\)
For region 5: \(58.3+20.3 = 78.6\)
For region 6: \(0.6+174.1=174.7\)
For region 7: \(319.5+124.9 = 444.4\)
For region 8: \(50.5+180.0=230.5\)
For region 9: \(390.5+96.6 = 487.1\)
For region 10: \(62.4+96.6=159\)

Step2: Compare the totals

Compare the values \(23.2\), \(0\), \(583.8\), \(385.5\), \(78.6\), \(174.7\), \(444.4\), \(230.5\), \(487.1\), \(159\)

Answer:

C. 9