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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?

(1 point)
Responses

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

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

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

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

Answer 1

To determine which statement accurately describes the information in the graph, let's summarize the emissions for each country based on the provided data:

• Denmark:

  • 2009: 8 metric tons
  • 2010: a little over 8 metric tons (which indicates an increase, but not a significant one)

• Finland:

  • 2009: 10 metric tons
  • 2010: a little over 11 metric tons (indicating an increase)

• Iceland:

  • 2009: a little over 6 metric tons
  • 2010: slightly less than that (indicating a decrease)

• Norway:

  • 2009: almost 10 metric tons
  • 2010: nearly 12 metric tons (indicating an increase)

• Sweden:

  • 2009: almost 5 metric tons
  • 2010: over 5 metric tons (indicating an increase)

Now let's analyze each statement:

1. Iceland produced more total carbon emissions than Denmark: This is false. Iceland's emissions in 2009 were a little over 6 metric tons, while Denmark's were 8 metric tons.

2. Norway produced twice as much carbon emissions as Finland: This is false. In 2009, Norway's emissions were almost 10 metric tons and Finland's were 10 metric tons. Even in 2010, Norway's emissions did not double that of Finland.

3. Sweden reduced carbon emissions the most: This is false. Sweden had an increase in emissions from almost 5 to over 5 metric tons, while Iceland saw a decrease.

4. All countries but Iceland had an increase in emissions: This statement is accurate. All countries listed (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden) had increases, while Iceland saw a decrease in emissions.

Therefore, the correct response is:

All countries but Iceland had an increase in emissions.