SAT question 0014477f (Command Of Evidence)

Question

There are nineteen Pueblo tribal nations in New Mexico. A student in a geography class is a citizen of Taos Pueblo in the northern part of the state. The student wants to compare the total area covered by Taos Pueblo with the total areas of various other Pueblo nations in the state. Looking at the table, the student finds that the total area of Taos Pueblo is 156.2 square miles, while the total area of Nambé Pueblo is Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the comparison?

College Board · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C. Choice C is the best answer because it most effectively uses data from the table to complete the comparison between Pueblo tribal nations. The student identifies that the total area of Taos Pueblo is 156.2 square miles and needs to complete the comparison with the total area of Nambé Pueblo. According to the table, Nambé Pueblo has a total area of 32.4 square miles.

Total Areas of Five Pueblo Nations in New Mexico
Tribal nation	Area (square miles)
Pueblo de San Ildefonso	$47.3$
Santa Clara Pueblo	$77.1$
Taos Pueblo	$156.2$
Nambé Pueblo	$32.4$
Pueblo of Acoma	$595.7$

Explanation

Why the other choices are wrong

SAT Question 0014477f: Command Of Evidence answer and explanation

Explanation

Why the other choices are wrong