Question

Which of the following choices completes the sentence [7] with accurate information from the graphic?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. 76% of corn planted in 2014 was both insect- and herbicide-resistant, up from 1% in 2000
• C. 13% of corn planted in 2014 was both insect- and herbicide-resistant, up from 6% in 2000
• D. 18% of corn planted in 2014 was both insect- and herbicide-resistant, up from 4% in 2000

Answer 1

The correct option is B 76% of corn planted in 2014 was both insect- and herbicide-resistant, up from 1% in 2000

In the given graph, the graph-line for both insect- and herbicide-resistant corn variety falls between 60 to 80% but closer to 80% that is, at 76% and this is in the 2014 year bar. None of the other options, apart from B, give out accurate information that would complete sentence [7]. Option B is the answer.