Question

total science research submissions by topic, 2016 - 2019
10 mark for review
which choice most effectively uses data from the graph to support the underlined claim?
a in 2016, the number of cellular and molecular biology topic submissions was the same as the number of animal science topic submissions.
b in 2019, there were more physics and space science topic submissions than there were medicine and health topic submissions.
c the lowest number of animal science topic submissions in a year was approximately 95 in 2016.
d the highest number of medicine and health topic submissions in a year was approximately 275 in 2019.
cellular and molecular biology
physics and space science
medicine and health

Explanation:

We need to analyze each option using the data from the graph. For option A, in 2016, the number of cellular and molecular biology submissions (solid - line value around 200) is the same as the number of animal - science submissions (dashed - line value around 200). For option B, in 2019, the number of physics and space science submissions (dotted - line value around 100) is less than the number of medicine and health submissions (dashed - dotted line value around 275). For option C, the lowest number of animal science submissions is around 50 in 2016 - 2018, not 95 in 2010 (2010 is not in the graph). For option D, the highest number of medicine and health submissions is not clearly identifiable as the values are relatively stable over the years. Option A is the correct one as it accurately represents the data in the graph.

Answer:

A. In 2016, the number of cellular and molecular biology topic submissions was the same as the number of animal science topic submissions.