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.

Question

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

(1 point)
Responses

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

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.

Answer 1

Based on the information provided:

• Denmark's emissions were approximately 8 in both 2009 and 2010.
• Finland's emissions increased from approximately 10 in 2009 to a little over 11 in 2010.
• Iceland's emissions decreased slightly from a little over 6 in 2009 to slightly less in 2010.
• Norway's emissions increased from almost 10 in 2009 to nearly 12 in 2010.
• Sweden's emissions increased from almost 5 in 2009 to over 5 in 2010.

Analyzing the statements:

1. Iceland produced more total carbon emissions than Denmark.

   • This is false. Denmark had around 8 metric tons, while Iceland had a little over 6 metric tons in 2009, meaning Denmark had higher emissions.

2. Sweden reduced carbon emissions the most.

   • This is false. Sweden's emissions increased from almost 5 in 2009 to over 5 in 2010, while Iceland saw a decrease in emissions.

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

   • This is false. Norway's emissions almost 10 in 2009 and nearly 12 in 2010 is not double that of Finland's emissions, which were approximately 10 in 2009 and a little over 11 in 2010.

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

   • This is true. Denmark had stable emissions, while Finland, Norway, and Sweden all saw increases.

The correct response is: All countries but Iceland had an increase in emissions.