Question 91·Easy·Command of Evidence
Coastal wildlife managers sometimes reduce artificial lighting near beaches where sea turtles lay eggs because bright lights can confuse hatchlings. In one project, managers installed shields on existing lights to direct the light downward. After the shields were installed, volunteers counted how many additional sea turtle nests were found compared with the previous nesting season.
For example, the graph shows that at North Beach, the number of sea turtle nests was ____
Which choice most effectively uses data from the graph to complete the example?
For questions that ask you to complete a sentence using a graph, first identify the exact category named in the sentence (here, North Beach). Then read the corresponding value from the axis and choose the option that matches both the number and the direction (more vs. fewer).
Hints
Go to the correct category
Look specifically at the bar labeled North Beach, not South Beach.
Use the y-axis scale
Read the approximate height of the North Beach bar using the y-axis numbers.
Check the direction of change
The graph shows additional nests, so focus on choices that describe an increase, not a decrease.
Step-by-step Explanation
Find the relevant bar
Locate the bar labeled North Beach on the graph.
Read its value
Read the height of the North Beach bar on the y-axis: it is at about 60 (additional nests).
Match the choice to the graph
Select the option that says North Beach had about 60 more nests than the previous nesting season.