SAT question 11c00ab9 (Command Of Evidence)

Question

How harmful are invasive predators to threatened species? To find out, researchers assigned values from 0.25 to 1.00 to various harms caused by invasive predators. The researchers then used these values to estimate the extent to which several invasive predator species have harmfully impacted threatened birds, mammals, and reptiles. In the table, higher numbers represent greater impacts. The estimated impact of invasive mongooses on threatened mammals is Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the example?

College Board · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C. Choice C is the best answer because it effectively uses data from the table to complete the example of the estimated impact of invasive mongooses on threatened mammals. The table shows the values for the estimated harmful impact of three invasive predator species (mongooses, dogs, and cats) on threatened birds, mammals, and reptiles. The text states that the values are on a scale from 0.25 (less impact) to 1.00 (greater impact). The table shows that the value for the estimated impact of invasive mongooses on threatened mammals is 0.75.

Estimated Impacts of Invasive Predator Species on Threatened Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles
Invasive predator species	Estimated impact on threatened birds	Estimated impact on threatened mammals	Estimated impact on threatened reptiles
Mongooses	$0.66$	$0.75$	$0.44$
Dogs	$0.67$	$0.57$	$0.44$
Cats	$0.74$	$0.61$	$0.52$

Explanation

Why the other choices are wrong

SAT Question 11c00ab9: Command Of Evidence answer and explanation

Explanation

Why the other choices are wrong