Identifying the Central Idea in the Data Tables

Answer:Incorrect. The answer is C. A is incorrect because it is a specific detail contained in one of the charts. B is incorrect because it is a footnote for one of the charts. C is correct because it represents the central idea and overall purpose of the data tables published by the Archie Carr Wildlife Refuge. D is incorrect because it is a footnote for one of the charts and does not reflect the overall central idea.

Go to question 2.

Answer: Incorrect. The answer is A. A is correct because it represents the ups and downs of the sea turtle population, which is connected to the central idea of the initial text. As presented in the initial text, these ups and downs are mysterious to the researchers and a reason for their ongoing work to find out why this erratic nest trend is occurring. B, C and D are incorrect because they represent details that are unique to the initial text and not supported or revealed in the data tables of the additional text.