SAT question 89f71526 (Command Of Evidence)

Question

When magma moves underneath a volcano, it causes the surface of the volcano to change. This is known as deformation. Researchers recently calculated the amount of deformation occurring each month for five volcanoes in Latin America. Although Sierra Negra experienced a lot of deformation, its deformation rate was still lower than that of Which choice most effectively uses data from the graph to complete the statement?

College Board · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is B. Choice B is the best answer. Pacaya had a deformation rate of almost 3.5 centimeters per month, while Sierra Negra had a deformation rate of less than 3 centimeters per month. Therefore, Sierra Negra’s deformation rate was lower than Pacaya’s.

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Why the other choices are wrong

SAT Question 89f71526: Command Of Evidence answer and explanation

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Why the other choices are wrong