Question

Which statement does the information in the graph support?

Trade between nations increased between 1980 and 2010, and then declined.
Trade between nations declined from 1980 to 2010, and then increased.
Trade between nations increased between 2010 and 2020.
Trade is not a significant source of GDP for most nations.

Answer 1

I don’t see the graph — could you upload it or describe its axes and trend line(s)?

If you can’t, here’s how to decide which statement is supported:

- If the plotted line(s) rise from 1980 to about 2010 and then fall after 2010, pick: “Trade between nations increased between 1980 and 2010, and then declined.”
- If the line(s) fall from 1980 to about 2010 and then rise after 2010, pick: “Trade between nations declined from 1980 to 2010, and then increased.”
- If the line(s) rise specifically during 2010–2020 (regardless of earlier behavior), pick: “Trade between nations increased between 2010 and 2020.”
- If the graph shows trade values as very small percentages of GDP for most countries (or very small absolute values relative to GDP) across the period, pick: “Trade is not a significant source of GDP for most nations.”

If you upload the image or give the trend (e.g., “line goes up to 2010, then down”), I’ll pick the correct statement for you.