-Based on the data in the accompanying figure, which of the following statements are correct?
I. Area 1 would be considered a desert because of its high average temperature.
II. Area 1 has more average precipitation than Area 2.
III. Area 2 would be considered a desert because of its low average precipitation.
IV. Area 2 has a larger annual temperature variation.
A) only I and III
B) only II and IV
C) only I, II, and IV
D) only II, III, and IV
E) only I, II, and III

Question

-Based on the data in the accompanying figure, which of the following statements are correct?
I. Area 1 would be considered a desert because of its high average temperature.
II. Area 1 has more average precipitation than Area 2.
III. Area 2 would be considered a desert because of its low average precipitation.
IV. Area 2 has a larger annual temperature variation.
A) only I and III 
B) only II and IV 
C) only I, II, and IV 
D) only II, III, and IV 
E) only I, II, and III

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

I. Area 1 may have a high average temperature, but there is no indication of its precipitation levels in relation to being classified as a desert. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
II. The graph indicates that Area 2 has more average precipitation than Area 1. Therefore, this statement is correct.
III. Area 2 has low precipitation levels, but there is no indication of its temperature levels in relation to being classified as a desert. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
IV. The graph shows that Area 2 has a larger annual temperature variation than Area 1. Therefore, this statement is correct. 
Overall, statements II, III, and IV are correct, leading to the best choice of D.

-Based on the Data in the Accompanying Figure, Which of the Following