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Question

A graph shows the number of carbon emissions in Scandinavia. Emissions are shown in metric ton. In Denmark, there were 8 in 2009 and a little over 8 in 2010. In Finland, there were 10 in 2009 and a little over 11 in 2010. In Iceland, there were a little over 6 in 2009 and slightly less than that in 2010. In Norway there were almost 10 in 2009 and nearly 12 in 2010. In Sweden, there were almost 5 in 2009 and over 5 in 2010.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the information presented in the graph?

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Responses

Sweden reduced carbon emissions the most.
Sweden reduced carbon emissions the most.

Norway produced twice as much carbon emissions as Finland.
Norway produced twice as much carbon emissions as Finland.

All countries but Iceland had an increase in emissions.
All countries but Iceland had an increase in emissions.

Iceland produced more total carbon emissions than Denmark.
Iceland produced more total carbon emissions than Denmark.
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Answer 1

To determine which statement accurately describes the information presented in the graph, let's analyze the data based on the details provided:

1. Sweden reduced carbon emissions the most.

   • Sweden's emissions were almost 5 in 2009 and over 5 in 2010, indicating a slight increase, not a reduction.

2. Norway produced twice as much carbon emissions as Finland.

   • Norway's emissions were almost 10 in 2009 and nearly 12 in 2010. Finland's emissions were 10 in 2009 and a little over 11 in 2010. Norway did not produce twice as much as Finland.

3. All countries but Iceland had an increase in emissions.

   • Denmark: slightly increased from 8 to a little over 8.
   • Finland: increased from 10 to a little over 11.
   • Norway: increased from almost 10 to nearly 12.
   • Sweden: increased from almost 5 to over 5.
   • Iceland: decreased from a little over 6 to slightly less than that.
     This statement is accurate as it indicates Iceland is the only country that did not have an increase.

4. Iceland produced more total carbon emissions than Denmark.

   • In 2009, Iceland was a little over 6 and could have been less than or similar to Denmark's 8. Therefore, it is unclear if Iceland produced more than Denmark in total.

Based on this analysis, the correct statement is:
All countries but Iceland had an increase in emissions.