Question

1. the table below shows the average annual precipitation in seven nevada cities. based on this table, which of these statements is a fact?

a virginia city receives as much precipitation as carson and reno combined.
b three of the cities listed receive less than 20 cm of precipitation annually.
(remaining options/table partially visible)

1. based on the information in the chart, what is the lowest temperature at 12:00 midnight for the week?

time	day 1	day 2	day 3	day 4	day 5	day 6	day 7
12:00 midnight	24°c	24°c	17°c	22°c	15°c	23°c	25°c

a 15 °c
b 16 °c
c 17 °c
d 20 °c

1. the chart shows the number of oil spills, in gallons, that occurred in various years in the united states. if the trend in the chart continues, which prediction is best supported by the data in the table?

number of oil spills
(in u.s. waters)

year	category 1 (1 - 100 gallons)	category 2 (101 - 1000 gallons)	category 3 (1001 - 3000 gallons)
1983	6617	886	199
1993	8470	370	72
2003	3975	169	19

a by 2013, the number of category 1 oil spills will cease to affect the environment.
b by 2013, oil spills in all categories should decline and reduce the potential for pollution.
c category 2 oil spills will begin to rise sharply in the next 10 years destroying the environment.
d category 1 oil spills will remain the same for the next 10 years an pollution levels should stabilize.

Explanation:

Question 6

To determine the fact, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Check Virginia City, Carson, and Reno's precipitation. Sum them and compare with Virginia City alone (not clear from table, but likely not).
• Option B: Count cities with <20 cm. From table (assuming values), check which is correct.
• Option C: Yerington's precipitation vs. others. Likely not.
• Option D: Check which city has most. From table, likely not. The correct fact is determined by data analysis.

Step1: Identify 12:00 midnight temperatures

Temperatures: 24°C, 24°C, 17°C, 22°C, 15°C, 23°C, 25°C.

Step2: Find the minimum

Among these, 15°C is the lowest.

Analyze trends:

• Category 1: 7256→6617→8470→3975 (fluctuates but overall decreasing? No, 1993 is high, 2003 low).
• Category 2: 1217→886→370→169 (decreasing).
• Category 3: 230→199→72→19 (decreasing).

So all categories decline, supporting B.

Answer:

(Assuming after analysis, e.g., if B is correct) B. Three of the cities listed receive less than 20 cm of precipitation annually.

Question 7