Question

section 1, module 2: reading and writing
directions
volcanoes active since 1800 and since 1960 in two countries
a student is collecting data about countries with volcanoes that have been active in the time since 1800 and in the time since 1960. the student records that argentina has
11 mark for review
which choice most effectively uses data from the graph to complete the statement?
a fewer volcanoes that have been active since 1800 than ethiopia has.
b the same number of volcanoes that have been active since 1800 as ethiopia has.
c more volcanoes that have been active since 1800 than ethiopia has.
d no volcanoes that have been active since 1800.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the bar for "active since 1800"

The bar for Argentina (dark - colored) in the "active since 1800" category is taller than the bar for Ethiopia (light - colored).

Step2: Compare the values

The height of the bar represents the number of active volcanoes. A taller bar means a larger number.

Answer:

C. more volcanoes that have been active since 1800 than Ethiopia has.