Question

standardized test practice
use the graph below and your knowledge of geography to answer the question. if you have trouble answering the question, use the process of elimination to narrow your choices.
severe tropical storms
selected regions
source: encyclopedia britannica

1. which of the following statements can be inferred from the graph?

f severe tropical storms are rare in oceania.
g east and south asia have about four times as many severe tropical storms as southwest africa.
h north and central america never go through a month without a storm.
j south america does not have tropical storms.
test - taking tip
read the title and labels on the graph carefully to determine what is being presented. for example, the label on the bottom of the graph tells you that only selected regions are shown. the label on the left indicates the number of storms per year, but not the month in which they occur.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify storm numbers

Southwest Africa has 7 storms, East and South Asia has 29 storms.

Step2: Calculate ratio

$29\div7\approx4.14$, which is about 4 times.

Step3: Analyze other options

F: Australia and Oceania has 9 storms, not rare. H: Graph shows yearly data, not monthly. J: South America not shown in graph, can't conclude no storms.

Answer:

G. East and South Asia have about four times as many severe tropical storms as Southwest Africa.