Analyze the graph

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Study the graphs showing the number of wildfires in the United States and the number of acres those fires burned in the years 2001-2007. Then fill in the circle next to the correct answer.

1. In which year did about 5 million acres burn in the
United States?

(A) 2001   (B) 2003   (C) 2006

2. Which year had the fewest wildfires?

(A) 2005   (B) 2006   (C) 2007

3. Which year had the most fires and the most acres
burned?

(A) 2002   (B) 2004   (C) 2006

4. Which statement is true about U.S. wildfires during the years 2003-2005?

(A) The number of wildfires decreased while the number of acres burned by wildfires increased.

(B) The number of acres burned by wildfires decreased while the number of fires increased.

(C) The number of acres burned by wildfires decreased and the number of fires decreased.

ANSWER KEY

1. B, 2. A, 3. C, 4. A

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